Martha Jean Atkins, 80, a native of Huntsville and a resident of Fairhope, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008.
Her greatest desire and accomplishment in life was to be a loving and caring mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Gene Atkins, former Methodist minister with the North Alabama Conference and college professor; and a son, Timothy Lewis Atkins.
Survivors include a son, Steve Atkins of Birmingham; daughter, Wendy A. Pierce of Fairhope; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Fairhope United Methodist Church. A private interment will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Fairhope.
