Adkins-Drain Funeral Services

In 1962, Samuel Drain began to pursue his work in funeral service and in 1967, became a licensed Funeral Director. In 1967, a partnership was formed and Samuel became part owner of a funeral business rooted in Wilmington, N. C. and the surrounding area. Eleven years later, in 1978,he purchased Adkins Funeral Home and as sole owner, changed the name to Adkins-Drain Funeral Service.

Prior to her passing, his wife Allene, also worked with families as Funeral Director. Their daughter, Connie, returned to Wilmington in 2004, to work with her parents in their funeral business. She is a graduate of Hampton University and the University of the District of Columbia, School of Mortuary Science. As a licensed Funeral Director, she manages operations, consults on pre-planning, arranges and directs funeral services and provides emotional support and personal care to families.