Arbidella Akers-Garner Obituary
We bid farewell to Arbidella Akers-Garner of Somerset, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 17, 2026 at the age of 88. Arbidella touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hiram C. Akers and Shelley Elizabeth Blanton Akers; and her siblings, Clint Akers (Herman C), Helen Wynn, Betty "Boots" Walker and Joy McLain.
She is survived by: her husband Billy Garner; her son Anthony Thomas (Gail); her stepdaughter Jenny Garner Tharp (Ken) of Somerset; her grandchildren, Lindsay Patrick (Sergio) and Jarrod Thomas; her stepgrandsons, Nicholas Tharp and Nolan Tharp; and her great grandchildren, Harper and Oliver Patrick. She is also survived by extended family members, neighbors and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, May 23rd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Lake Cumberland Funeral Home (1046 KY-80, Somerset, KY 42503). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 23rd 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home (1046 KY-80, Somerset, KY 42503).
