Relda Ann Adkins

Relda Ann Adkins age 76 of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Friday January 22, 2021 at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville.  She was born December 17, 1944 in Erin, TN, the daughter of the late Hollis “H.L. Austin and Annie Marie Sexton Austin.  She is a graduate of the high school in Houston County.  She was involved in the real estate business for many years and was also a real estate appraiser and was the owner of Adkins Appraisals for many years.  She is preceded in death by her husband Edward Lee Adkins Jr. who passed away on January 11, 2021.  Survivors include her sons, Edward Lee Adkins III (Lisa) of Clarksville and Timothy Brian Adkins (Christine) of Clarksville; and her daughter, Rebecca Diane Myers of Clarksville.  Also surviving are brothers David Austin (Angelina) or La Vergne, TN; Wayne Austin (Karen) of Hiwassee, GA; and Darrell Austin (Judy) of Palmyra, TN.  She is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.  In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by a brother, Donald Austin.  Funeral services for Ann will be conducted on Monday January 25, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Gateway Funeral Home.  Rev. Jamie Mandrell will officiate.  Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to services at the funeral home.  Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center 335 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN  37040.  Phone 931-919-2600.  Online condolences may be made by going to www.gatewayfh.com.