Corabelle “Corky” Akens, age 83, of Celina, Ohio, and formerly of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 12:55 AM at the Van Wert Hospice and Patient Center in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born on December 12, 1926 in Greenville, Ohio to the late Hebert & Cloda (Burkett) Royer.
She worked at the Board of Education in Dayton, Ohio and also the Courthouse in Greenville. She was a member of the American Legion Post 210 Ladies Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge #1473 in Celina, Ohio.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Morris “Moe” Royer and Myron “Moe” Royer.
She is survived by her longtime companion, Ralph Scherbauer of Celina, Ohio; sons, William Conn of Florida, Kem Akens of Virginia, and Kevin Akens of Virginia; daughter, Tammy (Akens) Bender of Florida; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Annamae Fair of South Dakota and Pauline McClurg of South Bend, IN; sisters in law, Donna and Lenore; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a service held on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Eric Knight officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Jefferson, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 2-6 PM at the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Van Wert Hospice and Patient Center or American Cancer Association. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.
