Ethel May Adkins

Ethel Holland Ross Adkins, 86, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. Ethel was born July 27, 1923 to the late William Holland and Elva (Abrams) Holland Adkins and was the step-daughter of the late Ronzel Adkins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband Charles T. Ross and second husband Arton Adkins. She was a life long resident of Wayne County and had special pride for the town of Ceredo and love for her neighbors. She retired from the Wayne County Board of Education where she was employed as a Cook for the Kenova Elementary School. Ethel, being the oldest of six children is also preceded in death by her brothers William �Bud� Holland, Jack and Sherman Holland, two sisters Tokie Pridemore Adkins and Wanda L. Skeens. She is survived by two daughters Patricia (Jennings) Lester and Dinah (Dale) Ledbetter both of Ceredo. One step-daughter Linda (Ed) Hyman of Aurora Colo. Three grandchildren Angela (Tat) Tang of Vancouver, British Columbia, John (Crissy) Lester of Huntington, and Nicole (Jimmy) Parker of Ceredo. Two step-grandchildren Dave (Jenny) Collins, Stephanie (Mitch) Foster both from Aurora, Colo., five great-grandchildren, Tanner & Sydney Lester of Huntington, Jake and Joey Tang of Vancouver, British Columbia, Alexandria Dayle Parker of Ceredo who was her special helper that always made her smile; three step great-grandchildren Clayton Collins, Keili and Kelsey Foster; three special sister-in-laws Hester Clark, Rebecca and Prissie Holland, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Special thanks to cousin and caretaker Betty Stewart and son-in-law Dale Ledbetter whom she loved for both his patience and the love he shared with her over the years. Ethel was a faithful member of the Ceredo Church of Christ (Rom. 16:16). Funeral services will be conducted at 11am Saturday at the Ceredo Church of Christ with Minister David Roach officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Kenova. Visitation will be from 6-8pm Friday at the Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home.