Aura Mae Atkins Akers

Surrounded by her family, Aura Mae Atkins Akers, 78, passed away peacefully at Wake Baptist Medical Center on Monday night, January 4, 2016. Born October 23, 1937, to the late William Howard Atkins and Lola Frances Mace Atkins, Mrs. Akers was the beloved wife of the late James William Akers. The treasured family she leaves behind includes two daughters and sons-in-law, Sonia and Bill Mabry and Angie and Victor Zamora, all of Mount Airy; two sons, Rebel Steiner Akers of Fancy Gap, VA, and Todd Akers of Mount Airy; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Mae and Herbert Mason of Mount Airy; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mrs. Akers was preceded in death by three sisters, Lillian Fay Atkins Hiatt, Rita Atkins Hiatt, and Jaunita Lowry; and two brothers, Bill Atkins and Jay Atkins. Mrs. Akers was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the funeral service will be held there on Saturday, January 9, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with Bishop Ray Riska and Elder Robert Bradley officiating. Burial will follow in the James Monroe Hiatt Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. At other times, the family welcomes friends to the home of Angie and Victor Zamora at 131 Hillhaven Lane, Mount Airy. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

From Her Family

If you knew her you loved her. If she knew you, you had a cheerleader and supporter for life. They say to live fully is to never fear death, mom was such a woman. No matter her circumstances she lived every day as if it would be her last. Surviving nine heart attacks, she made every minute count. Only death itself could bring her down.

She valued life like no other. Everyday was a day to celebrate, rook cards in hand. Special occasions such as birthdays and holidays were off the chart. If Hallmark made a card for it, then mom decorated for it and threw a party in its honor. All were invited and expected. She was always gathering us and smothering us with love and reminding us that there was no stronger or more precious bond than family. If you were lucky enough to be anywhere along her line of kin, you were cherished without reserve.

To live life without resisting it, to simply let it flow is to live in a state of grace. This was our mom. She never had problems, only solutions; she saw all of life as an opportunity and was the most resourceful being we have ever known, making something spectacular out of what seemed like nothing. To her, life was always good and noteworthy.

We will miss you, Aura Akers, and your wonderful glorious regal spirit that knew no bounds. May this next part of your journey be as overflowing as the one spent here. We love you so very much, and are deeply saddened knowing that the special events in life will not be quite as special without you, but we will smile and have joy in our hearts, and decorate, because that is what you taught us. Until we meet again…

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