Joyce Marlene Adkins
(May 22, 1934 - March 20, 2019)

Joyce Marlene Adkins, 84, of Huntington, beloved wife of Raleigh Gerald Adkins, died March 20 at home.  She was born May 22, 1934 in Wayne County, WV, a daughter of the late Barney and Thelma Aldridge Ross.  Joyce was a retired secretary with the Wayne County School system and spent several years in Washington D.C. working as a stenographer for the F.B.I.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Jackie Ross.  She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years; daughters Laura Adkins and Tammy (Allen) Burner; two brothers Bernard Ross and Ronald Ross and one special sister in law Janice Michael and two grandsons David (Lindsay) Burner and Scott Burner.  Funeral services will be 1 pm Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Reger Funeral Chapel, in Huntington with Jamie Bailey officiating.  Visitation will start at 12 pm at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.