Donna Jean (Snyder) Adkins

By | April 14, 2020

On Saturday, April 11, 2020, Donna Jean (Snyder) Adkins went to be with the Lord.  She passed away peacefully at Oakwood Community in Jackson.  She was born Dec. 30, 1937 in Oak Hill, to the late Carl and Eva (Crabtree) Snyder.

She married Donald Adkins on July 26, 1957 who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded by her parents, Carl and Eva; four brothers, two sisters, two infant siblings; grandsons, Brandon Lee Henry and Josh Risner; and son-in-law, William “Bill” Allen.

She is survived by her five children, Steve (Karen), Ronnie (Shelba), Scott (Tina), Kim and Randy (Debbie); four sisters, one brother, 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Donna was saved on Dec. 27, 2016 and recently told her sons that Jesus was still in her heart.  She will be greatly missed. 

Private graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Horeb Cemetery in Oak Hill with Pastor Stan Howard officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Growing Oaks Food Program to help feed Oak Hill area children. Send memorial contributions to: Oaks United, P.O. Box 152, Oak Hill, OH 45656.   Arrangements are under the direction of the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill.  Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com