Katie Akins

FLORENCE – Alice Akins, 76, died July 6 at her home.

She was an executive secretary for Christ Hospital and member of First Church of Christ in Burlington.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Merle Akins; daughter, Veronica Hicks of Union; sons, Barry Akins of Union, Michael Akins of Atlanta, Ga. and Patrick Akins of Seattle, Wash.; sisters, Jean Dzenzel of Manor, Pa.; brother, Alvin Shearer of Mimette, Ala. and eight grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held at a later date. Linnemann Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Erlanger, is handling arrangements.