Patricia Adkins

DEXTER, Mo. — Patricia S. Adkins, daughter of the late Edgar Palmer and Pearl Swan Palmer, was born Nov. 22 1954 in Bernie, Missouri, and departed this life Dec. 10, 2020 at her residence in Dexter, Missouri.

Mrs. Adkins was a former graphic artist for Craftmasters’ in Sikeston and BA Promotions in Dexter. She attended the First Church of God in Dexter.

On Dec. 28, 1974, in Bernie, she was united in married to Kenneth Adkins, whom she loved and adored. Mr. Adkins preceded her in death on May 27, 2017.

Patty was a friendly, vibrant, and caring person who loved people. She loved playing board games, jigsaw puzzles, word games and family get togethers, but most of all she loved telling others about God’s love and blessings on her life.

She is survived by her daughter, Kendra Cornman and husband Robert of Poplar Bluff; four brothers, Michael Gerald Palmer of Crestwood, Theron Ray Palmer of Sikeston, Roger Dean Palmer of High Ridge, and Douglas Arnold Palmer of Jackson; by two sisters, Ann Audette Bratburg of Farmington and Mary Kay McGhee of Dexter; and numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and dear friends.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Brian Kent Palmer, and by two sisters, Sheryl Arlene Dinkins and Donna Gaye Botsch.

Visitation was held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 5- 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Funeral services will then be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 with Rev. Leonard Madigan officiating. Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.