Adkins

Funeral service for Hilda Ashburn Adkins, age 54, was held October 4, 2017 at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Phil Tollett officiated with burial following at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery.

Hilda passed away from this life on October 1, 2017 at her mother's residence surrounded by her family. She was born August 22, 1963 to Delorice Billings Ashburn and the late Helious Ashburn.

Hilda always had a smile on her face, and she touched everyone that she met. She enjoyed gardening, particularly her flowers, horseback riding, and spending time with her friends, family, and especially her grandchildren. She was a member of Allens Chapel Methodist Church. Hilda was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her father, Helious Ashburn; grandparents, Isaac and Dora Billings, and Allie and Virda Ashburn.

Survivors include her husband, Darrell Adkins of Sparta. A daughter, Shaundra and Kenny Cantrell of Smithville. A son, Tyrel Helton of Crossville. Two step-sons, Steve Adkins of Indiana and Eugene and wife Emma Adkins of Smithville. Grandchildren, Alexis, Eli, and Boston Cantrell of Smithville, Ava Helton of Murfreesboro, Henry Campus of Murfreesboro, Eli and Ethan Adkins of Indiana, and Ellie Adkins of Smithville. Mother, Delorice Ashburn of Sparta. Sister, Helen and David Barnes of Sparta, Donna and Greg Hutson of Sparta, and Kristy Beshearse of Sparta. Special niece, Allie Beshearse of Sparta. Special caregiver, Carolyn Powers of Smithville. Special friends, April, Cassie, and Ma Farless.

Serving as pallbearers were Greg Hutson, David Banares, Kenny Cantrell, Greg Ward, Bobby Mullins and Willard Brock.

Honorary pallbearers were Bob Rice and Tony Hutchins.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Oct. 11, 2017