Margie Fralin Akers

Margie Fralin Akers, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. She was a member of Rocky Mount Christian Church and was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Mabel Fralin, her brother Clarence Fralin, and her sisters Marie Shively (Curtis) and Virginia Hodges (Lloyd). Margie is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Ralph Akers; her daughter Linda Griffith (Gary); grandchildren Jessica Perry (Devin) and John Griffith; great grandchild Andrew Perry; nephew Ricky Fralin (Sarah); many other family and friends. The family will receive friends at Flora Funeral Home in Rocky Mount from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Funeral services will be held at Flora Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2014 with the Rev. Matthew Ricks officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made in Margie's name to Rocky Mount Christian Church, 120 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151.