Virginia Marie Akins Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Virginia Marie Akins (Bonne Terre, Missouri), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 15, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia Marie Akins to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Amos AuBuchon and Ethel AuBuchon (DeGuire); and her brother Melvin AuBuchon. She is survived by: her husband James; her children, Susan Anne Ragland (Scott), James Patrick Akins (Maria), Steven Joseph Akins (Katie) and Mary Elizabeth Chasteen (Kyle); her grandchildren, Christie, Kenzie, Sara, Josh, Brody, Fletcher and Gwen; her sister Edith "Dee Dee" Pratte (Mike); and her sister-in-law Pat AuBuchon. She is also survived by many other family member and friends.
In lieu of flowers, family would like donations to be made out to Pregnancy Resource Center or Covenant House.
