She was the widow of George Robert Akin, Sr., a retired school teacher, receiving her BSE at UAM and a Master's in Special Education at University of Arkansas Little Rock and was a long time member of First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Jeff Busby.
Survivors include her son, George Robert Akin, Jr. and wife Cindy Tucker Akin of Monticello; her daughter, Anita Akin Tennyson and husband Drew of El Dorado; five grandchildren, Justin Michael Evans and wife Kimberly of Junction City, Ashley Evans Kussman and husband Larry of Warren, Britni Akin of Ft. Collins, CO, Kinsley Akin Vickers and husband Hunter of Monticello and Tess Tennyson of El Dorado; seven great-grandchildren, Claire Evans, Jake Evans, Owen Evans, Sarah Evans, Adam Kussman, Brycen Kussman and Boston Akin; three brothers, Kelton Busby, Jr. and wife Betty of Monticello; Dr. Bo Busby and wife Nena of Little Rock and Bill Busby and wife Roselyn of Monticello; three sisters, Susan Wooldridge of Bella Vista, Melissa Claycomb and husband Sonny of Conway and Jana Calhoun and husband Daron of The Woodlands, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019 at First Baptist Church with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(31)
Janice G Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Monday, June 24, 2019 What a beautiful and special lady, Pat Busby Akin! She was such an inspiration to all whom she met and had a beautiful, loving spirit. I know she will be truly missed. She is now at peace with God and her family. May God give you comfort and peace.With love & sympathy,
Janice
Bruce & Lisa Brown
, AR Monday, June 24, 2019 So sorry for your loss. Y'all have been in our thoughts & prayers. Gonna miss seeing & talking to her at church.Don Ross
Zachary, LA Sunday, June 23, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. Pat and I grew up together in Monticello and she was a very special person!!!!!Robin Lansdale
Monticello, AR Sunday, June 23, 2019 Our deepest sympathies, prayers for family.Cully Culpepper
Maumelle, AR Sunday, June 23, 2019 Anita & RobertI was sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the Lord give you strength.
Cully & Devonna Culpepper
Dennis Jacks
Little Rock, AR Sunday, June 23, 2019 Liz and I are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this time and the futurePhyllis Bone
Dardanelle, AR Saturday, June 22, 2019 To the Busby/Akin family, our sincere condolences to all of you in the loss Pat. She was a special lady. May you receive the comfort you need from our Heavenly Father during this time. Love and prayers, Jimmy and Phyllis Evins BoneKay Bowen
Wilmar, AR Saturday, June 22, 2019 Condolences & prayers for all of you during this difficult time. May God bless and keep each of you in his loving embrace.Chuck & Carol Tennyson
LITTLE ROCK, AR, AR Saturday, June 22, 2019 What a Sweet Lady. God Bless Anita and the Family.John and Denise Baker and Victoria Brantley
hot springs, AR Saturday, June 22, 2019 Our condolences to the family. Many wonderful memories with Pat and George.LaNell McKiever
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 22, 2019 I know she will be met with a great homecoming."Just think of stepping on shore and finding it Heaven.
Of touching a hand and finding it God's
Of breathing new air and finding it Celestial
And waking up in glory and finding it HOME"!
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 22, 2019 Dear Susan, Busby Family & All Extended Family,I was very sad to hear of Pat's passing. Pat was an extremely nice person & will be missed by all who's lives were touched by her. Family please know that all of you are in my thoughts & prayers at this very sad time.
In Christian Love,
Sharon
Marvin and Gene Norton
Monticello, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 Robert, Anita and all extended family members y'all are in our prayers. We will greatly miss seeing Ms. Pat.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 To the family, My heart is heavy. I know what a great sorrow losing Pat must be. She was such a great person. I have so many memories of our younger days. My prayer for all the family is that the Lord will wrap his loving, healing arms around you and give you strength and peace and comfort to get you through this very difficult time in your lives. You will remain in my prayers.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Annie High
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 im sorry to here about your loss praying four familyAlvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 To family: our thoughts are with each of you. Great lady and always a treat to visit with her and George. Love to allJames and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 Akin FamilyWe are very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
James and Kathy M.H.S. class mate 1960
Steve Davis
Little Rock, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 Dear Family,Was very saddened to hear the news of Pats homegoing. But then I thought of that reunion up there. Ms. Pat always had a smile and a hug for me no matter where life directed. I've said this before to your family, but the memories our families have together in the old hometown there are priceless. Much love and prayer for you all! And my classmate Anita, your class loves you, that smile and your llaugh!
Ed watts
Monticello, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 So sorry for your loss.God bless youTrudy Tucker Carrington
Rowlett, TX Friday, June 21, 2019 Robert and Families,So sorry to hear of your loss, may the peace of the Lord be with you all during this time.
Much Love,
Trudy Tucker Carrington and Family
Mark&mary withers
Camden, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 Mrs. Pat was Mark's teacher and a real nice lady, she will be missed by many People! praying for peace in this difficult time!Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 Robert, sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Prayers for you and your family.Dennis Wells
Mark and Paula Engelkes
Monticello, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 A very special lady. She has no more pain and she is with George. We will miss Ms Pat.Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 Deepest sympathy to all of Pat's family. She was a great lady.Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 One fine lady, Iim so sorry prayers for the hole bunchSarah Blackmon
Monticello, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 I'm so sorry about Pat's passing. I got to know her (and Louise) when we were teaching at Monticello Jr High in the 1980's. She will be missed by many.My thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Tina Ferguson
Monticello, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 Family,You have our most sincere condolences. To know her was to love her. She was such a precious lady. Her laugh and smile I will always remember.May God wrap His loving arms around you during this time and days to come.
Sincerely,
Ray&Tina Ferguson
Cecil Graham
Star City, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 So sorry for your loss. Remembering y’all in our thoughts and prayers.Brenda Ward
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, June 20, 2019Jane Jo Summerford
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 20, 2019 My love and condolences extend to all of you as you are experiencing the loss of your loved one. She will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful person.Cindy McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Thursday, June 20, 2019 To the Akin & Busby families, I am so sorry for your loss of Mrs. Pat. Prayers & thoughts are w/you. Love, Cindy