Mary Akers

Mary Lee “Maude” Akers, 77, of Gosport, passed away at 4:46 a.m., on Monday, January 1, 2018, in Franciscan St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville. She was born on April 3, 1940, in Indianapolis, to Donald F. and Mary Katherine (Jones) Poehler. Mary was raised in Indianapolis, where she graduated from North Central High School in 1958 and married Keith Akers on June 11, 1959. A devoted military wife, Mary and Keith relocated to Boston to serve in the United States Navy. The proud mother of three children, the Akers family raised their children in Mooresville and later purchased a farm in Gosport during the 80’s. Mary worked at Riley Children’s Hospital for over twenty years, then continued working in the oncology unit as a medical laboratory technologist at I.O.H.C, where she deservingly retired after fifteen years at the age of 65. Prior to Keith’s passing in 2014, the Akers migrated south to a small and peaceful community in Bradenton, Florida. A nature enthusiast and avid animal lover, Mary was brought back to Indiana to be with her family. Her guilty pleasures included frequently voicing her strong-willed opinions, indulging in late-night QVC shopping, and sometimes selflessly giving to a fault. Often referred to as Maude or Grandma, Mary was a character and everywhere that Mary went, her little dog, Sophie was sure to go. Released from all earthly ailments, she has been set free and reunited with Keith and her parents. Mary’s memory will be missed and cherished by all who were blessed to know and love her. Survivors include her son, Jeff Akers (wife, Becky) of Noblesville; daughters, Laura Gibbs (husband, Mike) of Monrovia and Kelly Dillon (husband, Jack) of Monrovia; grandchildren, Jeff, Lauren, Logan, and Jeremy Akers all of Noblesville, Zach Gibbs (Cassie Howard) of Gosport, Cody Gibbs (wife, Whitney) of Martinsville, Drew Gibbs of Monrovia, Jaclyn Dillon (Dan Asher) of Indianapolis and Jared Dillon (wife, Victoria) of Virginia Beach; 13 great grandchildren; brother, Donald Poehler of Fishers; her beloved sidekick and canine companion, Sophie. Visitation is from 4 to 6pm, with a Celebration of Life Service to follow ; beginning promptly at 6pm, on Thursday, January 4, 2018, in Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Pastor Steve Ranson will officiate the services and the cremation will take place on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital – Oncology Unit, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Rm #4340, Indianapolis, IN 46202. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family or light a candle in her memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Mary Akers

April 3, 1940 - January 1, 2018