Beatrice L. Adkins, age 97, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 9:10 AM at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on October 10, 1923 in Alger, Ohio to Nelson and Bonnie (Choran) Hunnaman who preceded her in death. Beatrice first married Ralph Watkins,they were divorced and he preceded her in death. She married Jonah L. Adkins on November 20, 1953 and he preceded her in death on March 21, 2004.

Beatrice was a homemaker.

Also surviving are two sons: Leroy Watkins of Alger and Richard Watkins of Ada; two daughters: Bonnie Summa of Shawnee and Judy (Robert) Howard of Lakeview; eleven grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren and fifty great-great grandchildren.   

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathlene Lacher; two daughters-in-law: Betty Watkins and Pat Watkins; two grandchildren: Beth Ann Watkins and Alex Elchert; five brothers: Jack, Carl, Berline, Richard and Armond Hunnaman; and a sister, June Treen.

Family services will be held at a later date.  It was her wish to be cremated.