Willie Belle Akers

Willie Belle Akers, 93, of Carrabelle, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 in Crawfordville.

She was a resident of Carrabelle since 1950. She was of the Baptist faith. She owned and operated Riley's Bait and Tackle in Carrabelle for over 40 years.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Evergreen Cemetery in Carrabelle. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until service time Tuesday at Evergreen Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, John Riley Akers and wife, Ilene, of Crawfordville, and James Denton, of Carrabelle; a daughter, Nancy Faye Murray and husband, Franklin, of Carrabelle; a devoted niece, Nettie Lou Barron, of Pensacola; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and seven great -great- grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Riley D. Akers.