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Melba Paula Akins

Feb 25, 1962 – Dec 19, 2020

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A service honoring and remembering Melba’s life will take place when it is safe.

Melba Akins, (nee: Johnson), age 58, passed away peacefully at her home in Milwaukee, WI on Saturday, December 19, 2020.

Melba was born in Florida on February 25, 1962, to the late Gilbert Johnson and Annie Pearl Johnson.  At the age of 12, Melba moved to Racine, WI to live with her paternal grandmother. She was united in marriage to Samuel Akins.

Surviving Melba are her four children: Chedrick Johnson; Nikeya Johnson; Julius Johnson; all of Racine, WI; Angi Johnson of Durham, NC.  She is further survived by numerous grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents; Annie Pearl Johnson and Gilbert Johnson, Grandmother Hattie Mae Johnson, Aunt Marva L. Johnson, Uncle Robert J. Johnson, special friend Kevin Martin all preceded her in death.

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  1. Carolyn UpChurch- McInnis says

    January 9, 2021 at 4:07 am

    My condolences to the family your in my Prayers.

  2. Frieda Marshall-Dumas says

    January 9, 2021 at 7:05 pm

    I am sorry to hear of Melba’s passing. Praying for her family. 🙏

    Frieda Marshall-Dumas

  3. Letha R. Chattman says

    January 16, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    It saddens my heart to hear of my ouchildhood friend got her wings. To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord!!

    Sending love and prayers to her entire family!!

  4. Gwendolyn Trussell says

    January 17, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    I’m so sorry for the lost of your beloved mother. RIP Melba

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