
Dorothy 'œDot' Akin, 84 of Pikeville passed away at an area nursing home on Tuesday October 13, 2009. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Pikeville. She was preceded in death by her husband; Thomas Robert Akin. She is survived by her sons; Thomas (Raina) Akin, Seymour, TN., and Robert Akin of Pikeville, TN., daughters; Rebecca Akin, Chattanooga, TN., and Annette McIntyre, Finger, TN., brothers; Leo C. French, Jr., and Larry D. French, sisters; Laura Harper and Sue Foster, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held in the chapel of Pikeville Funeral Home at 10:00 am CST Friday October 16, 2009. Burial will be in Pikeville Cemetery followed by a white dove release. The family will receive friends from 1-7 pm CST Thursday. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37416.