Lela Akin Obituary

The family of Lela Akin (Muncie, Indiana) announces her passing on August 26, 2026. Lela, born on December 17, 1942, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lela Akin to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Hortense Huntsinger and Robert Huntsinger; and her sisters, Elizabeth Huntsinger Hart and Ruth Huntsinger Butler. She is survived by: her husband Walter Gene Akin; her great grandchildren, Ethan, Abel and Hendrix; her caregivers, Tonya, Kelsea, Rina and Les; her children, Rob Bailey-Millado, Nate Bailey-Millado of New York City and Kat Downing (James Downing) of Parker City; her grandson Charlie Lynn; her grandchild-in-law Brook Lynn of Selma; her nieces, Patsy Reiber and Becky Butler Thompson; her nephew Dave Butler of Parker City; and her daughter Kendra Wine Chavez.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites those wishing to honor Lela's memory to make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in her name.