Marybelle L. Adkins

Sometimes, strength in a person is often measured by the physical or emotional weight that one bears, but the weight of a lifetime of struggle can cause a lifetime of sadness and sorrow. This amazing woman has proven that sometimes strength is beyond measure, she has loved and laughed through the hardest times of her life, she has pushed through and persevered, she deserved the stars but settled for the rain. She was loved by all who knew her, and to say that Marybelle was a generous person is an understatement, there is nothing she wouldn’t do for another person or animal, she did all she could to help those in need and if you left her house hungry it was by your choice and not hers. She will forever be remembered, her smile will continue to brighten our days as we think of the cherished times spent with her, her wonderful meals will continue to fill our tables as recipes passed down from her will be made with love and a little tears, we will remember the hugs and kisses that could only come from her. There will never be another person who could fill this woman’s shoes. We love you forever and always Mom, Grandma, Sister, Friend. Marybelle L. Adkins was born on July 6, 1929 in Pike county Ohio to Mr. James O. Parsons and Mrs. Sara R. Shepard Parsons. Marybelle grew up on the family homestead where she learned that working hard was the only way to work and she continued to work hard for the rest of her life. Marybelle is predeceased by her infant son Michael Adkins, mother and father, sisters Elizabeth Mae, Frances, Ella Louise, Jeanetta Olive and granddaughter Stacey whom all she missed dearly. She is survived by her loving family, siblings Katherine, Shirley, George, Bill and Niece Hazel(George), Children Tony, Cliff, Ed(Gail), Sherrie(Tom), Ginny(Joe) and Becky(Robert). Marybelle had many grandchildren, great grandchildren and a few great great grandchildren. Family and friends who would like to pay their respects to this amazing woman may do so on Wednesday December 14, 2016 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085. The visitation will be from 2pm-4pm with a service to start immediately after. Marybelle always tried to donate to St. Jude to help as many kids as she could, so in lieu of flowers donations can be made in her honor to St. Jude.

Marybelle L. Adkins

July 6, 1929 - December 9, 2016