Mary Marie Adkins

Marie Pennell Adkins, age 86 of Taylorsville passed away on July 14, 2019 at Catawba Medical Center following a period of declining health. Born on June 6, 1933 to the late Phletus Branks Pennell and Carrie Shook Pennell. Marie worked for over 50 years at Carolina Glove in Taylorsville, a member of East Taylorsville Baptist Church and a member of the Singing Seniors of Alexander County. She enjoyed quilting and reading.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Coyet Adkins, her parents, four brothers Donald, Conley, Laxton and Arnold Pennell, two sisters Nell Lail and Betty Garcia.

Those left to cherish the memory of Marie include her children, Sammy Adkins and wife Frankie of Taylorsville, Anita Wood and husband George of Taylorsville, Darrell Adkins and wife Sharon of Hiddenite, Janet Shoemaker and husband Tony of Wilkesboro and Angelia Adkins of Lenior, ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Marie will be Thursday, July 18, at East Taylorsville Baptist Church from 2:00 pm until 3:15 pm with the funeral following at 3:30 pm. Rev. Jamie Steele and Rev. Gary Jennings will be officiating. Burial will be in the Taylorsville City Cemetery. Pallbearers include grandchildren, Jordan, Brian, Wesley, Jason Adkins, great-grandchildren, Derrick and Mason McCullum.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service.
Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com