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Betty L. Akin
1839 - 1924

Van Alstyne Leader
February 14, 1924
Page 4

Another of the pioneer women of this community entered into rest when Mrs. Betty Akin, 85, passed away last Saturday at her home 3 1/2 miles east of Van Alstyne. Mrs. Akin was born in the state of Kentucky as Miss Bettie L. Boulden in 1839. On October 25, 1866, she was married to Robert S. Akin. To this union were born eight children, seven of whom are living, one having died in infancy. The surviving children are: Clarke Akin, of Leonard; Hershel Akin, Lubbock; Mrs. Laura Reed, Slaton; Ed Akin, Wyeke Akin and Mrs. Sue Bailey, Van Alstyne; Finis Akin, Martins Mills, Texas.
There were also 32 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Akin moved to Texas a few years after her marriage and has made her home in this state since that time. Mr. Akin passed away on July 3, 1902, since which time, and until her death, Mrs. Akin has continued her residence in this community, her years in the evening of life made happy by the care and comforting presence of her family and the companionship of her friends.
In the passing of Mrs. Akin, another of the women who were active in the days of the pioneers has gone to rest. Hers was one of these splendid characters whose influence was powerful in planting the seed of the magnificent civilization which we have today and making possible the great section in which we live.
Early in life, Mrs. Akin was converted and united with the Methodist church, of which body she remained a faithful and devoted member until her death.
Funeral services were held at Cannon last Sunday, conducted by Rev. R. C. Hicks, pastor of the First Methodist Church. The services were very impressive, and were largely attended by sorrowing friends from all over the community. Interment was had at the Cannon Cemetery.
To the bereaved family and relatives, they sympathy of the people of this community goes out.