Leona Marie Akin Obituary
The family of Leona Marie Akin of Columbia, Kentucky announces her passing on June 11, 2026. Leona, born on July 4, 1952, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Leona Marie Akin or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence Laymar Murphy and Artie Marie Furkins (Pelston); her siblings, Della Mae Mandosi, Michael Furkins, Carletta George and Mary Ann Murphy; and her goddaughter Angela Cowan Smith.
She is survived by: her husband Phillip Michael Akin of Columbia; her goddaughter Jan Burris (Tim) of Columbia, KY; her siblings, Charlotte Faye York (Bobby) of Columbia, KY., Tammy Helm (Darrell) of Columbia, KY., Rhonda Burton of Columbia, KY., Pat Furkins of Columbia, KY. and Dale Furkins of Columbia, KY.; and her close friends, Marlene Cowan, Ramona Dial and Barbara Burton.
