Nancy Elaine Adkins, age 72, of Pekin, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at her residence. Born January 1, 1953 in Huntington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Earl Black and Darlene Kissinger.
She is survived by her husband, James Adkins, whom she married on August 17, 1988; five children: Kimberly Steele, Christy Bobo, Anthony Finley, Macil Melton, Mary Adkins Boyles; one brother, Bruce Childers; one sister, Misty Childers; 11 grandchildren: Lauren Steele, Dara Steele, Cathern Spencer, Carley Finley, Raelynn Finley, Brooklynn Finley, Tiffany Harkleroad, Jamie Zepp, Abby Melton, Amanda Boyles, Kayla Collins; five great-grandchildren: Blaze Johnson, Forrest Michael McRae, Jackson Harkleroad, Rowyn Zepp, and Kinsley Collins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, January 5, 2025 at Forest Memorial Park Mausoleum, by Pastor Mark Finley. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
