Anne Adkin, 94, was born Nov. 5, 1923, in Groningen, Netherlands, and passed away Dec. 9, 2017.
Anne was the daughter of Egbert Holthof and Alice (Busscher) Holthof. Mrs. Adkin now joins her husband, William Adkin, who preceded her in death on May 24, 2001.
Anne was a charter member of the Community Church of Douglas. She, along with her husband, were prominent fruit growers in the area. They moved to Texas in 1980 where Anne became a very successful real estate agent. She enjoyed gardening, collecting dishes and her favorite color was blue; but her most prized possessions were her four children, six grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren.
Anne is survived by her children, Sandi Wagner, Christine (Donald) Jones, Connee (Len) Laaksonen, and Tom (Gayle) Adkin; her siblings, Jerry (MaryAnn) Holthof, Evelyn (Bob) Baily, Henrietta (Basil) Smith, Edward (Marilyn) Holthof, Carol (Larry) Phillips and Valerie Rowlands; sister in law, Ruth Adkin; six grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; and special friend, Marvin TenBrink.
Anne was preceded in death by her sister, Annette Wrey; son-in-law, Howard Wagner; and great grandson, Trannon Grigg.
The family will be eternally grateful to the staff at American House for all of the love and care they gave Anne.
The family will receive friends at Chappell Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. for a visitation. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Community Church of Douglas, with a visitation from noon until 1 p.m. Burial will take place in the Fennville Cemetery.
Donations in Anne’s memory can be made to the Community Church of Douglas or the Music Department at Fennville Public Schools. Please visit www.chappellfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.
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