Kathryn Mae Jones Akins

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Kathryn Mae Jones Akins, age 87, was born July 2, 1932 and died May 2, 2020 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness. She was a retired bus driver for UCHRA and a member of Smyrna Church of Christ. She enjoyed square dancing and being in Fairview Jammers, and was the daughter of the late Henry and Martha Powell Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, James “Beno” Akins; sister, Virginia Jones; two brothers, Bill and Carl Jones; niece, Jimmie Knight; two nephews, David and Mike Jones; and two sisters-in-law, Georgia and Betty Jones. She is survived by brother, Paul Jones of McMinnville; four special nieces and spouses, Judy and Anthony Tittsworth, Lisa and Jeffery Hill, Cynthia and Jimmie Gribble, and Tina Henderson all of McMinnville; three nephews and spouses, Bill and Barbara Jones, Kevin and Tish Jones, and Carl “Buddy” Jones all of McMinnville; sister-in-law, Bernice “Bunny” Jones of McMinnville; nephew-in-law, Elton Knight of McMinnville; great-nieces and great-nephews, Becky Tittsworth, Travis, Pepper, Tristin, Trayton and Tanner Tittsworth, Brad, Taylor and Lorelai Ayers, Charlie, Kelli, Hunter and Tyler Adams, and Aaron, Jessica and Andrew Knight; and several other great-nieces and great-nephews also survive, along with many cousins and friends. A private graveside service and interment will be held with the family. There will be no visitation or service at High’s. Memorial donations may be made to Meals on Wheels or Smyrna Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.