P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Patricia "Pat" Busby Akin
August 16, 1942 - June 20, 2019

Patricia "Pat" Busby Akin

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Patricia "Pat" Busby Akin, age 76 of Monticello, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello, AR. She was born August 16, 1942 in Little Rock, AR to the late Dr. Arlee Kelton Busby, Sr. and Louise Yocum Busby.

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.


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Visitation
Saturday, June 22, 2019
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Service
Funeral Service
Sunday, June 23, 2019
at 2:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church
413 N. Main
Monticello, AR  71655
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Interment
Oakland Cemetery
800 North Hyatt St.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(31)

  1. Janice G Wiggam
    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
  2. Bruce & Lisa Brown
    So sorry for your loss. Y'all have been in our thoughts & prayers. Gonna miss seeing & talking to her at church.
  3. Don Ross
    I am so sorry for your loss. Pat and I grew up together in Monticello and she was a very special person!!!!!
  4. Robin Lansdale
    Our deepest sympathies, prayers for family.
  5. Cully Culpepper
    Anita & Robert

    I 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
  6. Dennis Jacks
    Liz and I are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this time and the future
  7. Phyllis Bone
    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 Bone
  8. Kay Bowen
    Condolences & prayers for all of you during this difficult time. May God bless and keep each of you in his loving embrace.
  9. Chuck & Carol Tennyson
    What a Sweet Lady. God Bless Anita and the Family.
  10. John and Denise Baker and Victoria Brantley
    Our condolences to the family. Many wonderful memories with Pat and George.
  11. LaNell McKiever
    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"!

  12. Sharon Shook McIntyre
    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
  13. Marvin and Gene Norton
    Robert, Anita and all extended family members y'all are in our prayers. We will greatly miss seeing Ms. Pat.
  14. Carole (Johns) Rushing
    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
  15. Annie High
    im sorry to here about your loss praying four family
  16. Alvin and Irma James
    To family: our thoughts are with each of you. Great lady and always a treat to visit with her and George. Love to all
  17. James and Kathy Berry
    Akin Family
    We are very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
    James and Kathy M.H.S. class mate 1960
  18. Steve Davis
    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!
  19. Ed watts
    So sorry for your loss.God bless you
  20. Trudy Tucker Carrington
    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
  21. Mark&mary withers
    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!
  22. Dennis Wells
    Robert, sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Prayers for you and your family.
    Dennis Wells
  23. Mark and Paula Engelkes
    A very special lady. She has no more pain and she is with George. We will miss Ms Pat.
  24. Mary Lasiter
    Deepest sympathy to all of Pat's family. She was a great lady.
  25. Kent Davis
    One fine lady, Iim so sorry prayers for the hole bunch
  26. Sarah Blackmon
    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.
  27. Tina Ferguson
    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
  28. Cecil Graham
    So sorry for your loss. Remembering y’all in our thoughts and prayers.
  29. Brenda Ward
  30. Jane Jo Summerford
    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.
  31. Cindy McKinstry
    To the Akin & Busby families, I am so sorry for your loss of Mrs. Pat. Prayers & thoughts are w/you. Love, Cindy
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