Nelldean Akers, 81, of Piggott, died Friday, June 23, 2006, at her home in Piggott.

She was born Dec. 21, 1924, in Datto, the daughter of the late Randall and Ora Henderson Smith.

She was united in marriage to Pleas "P.H." Henderson Akers on Nov. 1, 1941, in Kennett. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2004.

Akers worked as a sales clerk for Hamra's Department Stores and a checker for several grocery stores in Kennett. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Piggott. She was also a member of the V.F.W. and D.A.V. Ladies Auxiliaries in Kennett.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Robert Akers; and one grandson, Scot Akers.

She is survived by three sons, Johnny Akers and wife, Karen, of San Bernardino, Calif., David Akers and wife, Becky, of Pheonix and Michael Akers and wife, Jacy, of Paragould; two daughters, Marilyn Low and husband, Myron, of Piggott and Brenda Dicus and husband, James, of Kennett; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Akers of Memphis; one brother, Glenn Smith of Pheonix; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Piggott with Rev. Kim Bridges and Rev. Kevin Murray officiating. Burial followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery at Kennett.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett was in charge of the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).