Donell Thompson: acw

1933 - 2011 (77 years)

Generation: 1

Donell Thompson was born on 28 Aug 1933 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA (daughter of Donald Louis Thompson and Lillian Currie); died on 10 Apr 2011 in Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA.

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Name: Donell T Akers
Social Security Number: 253-56-8407
SSN issued: 1954, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1995, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA

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Died:
Donell Thompson Akers

Donell Thompson Akers, 77, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility with her family by her side and under the loving care of her Hospice family.

She was born in Metter, Georgia on August 28, 1933 to Don and Lillian Thompson. Donell moved to Statesboro at the age of 10.

She graduated from Statesboro High School in 1950 and University of Georgia in 1954. Donell taught school in College Park, Georgia for 5 years before marrying and moving to New Jersey for one year then returning to Statesboro.

She was an active member of the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Gamma Pi Chapter where she served as house president and corresponding secretary and also the Statesboro Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae chapter. Donell received her Order of the Shield Award for 50 years of membership and the Zeta Lady for District VII-A in 2003. Also, she was instrumental in colonizing the Zeta Xi Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha at Georgia Southern in 1969 as well as serving as treasurer of the ZTA Alumnae Chapter. She was a proud member of the University of Georgia Bulldog Club and Alumni Club attending every football game possible and many class reunions. Donell was a devoted volunteer for five years at Ogeechee Area Hospice and was fondly known as the "flower lady." She was a member of the Statesboro First Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 25 years and was honored with the 2005 Honorary Lifetime member of the Presbyterian Women.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, William Thomas (Bill) Akers, Sr.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Lillian Akers Brown and Jimmy Hill of Statesboro and Esther and William Vickers of Statesboro; one son and daughter-in-law, William Thomas (Bill T.) and Lisa Akers of Statesboro. Donell is also survived by her five cherished grandchildren, Mary Katherine Brown of Athens and Statesboro, Jessica Donell Vickers, Jeff Vickers, Lauren Akers and Julianne Akers, all of Statesboro; four loving grand-dogs, Sallie, Barney, and Minnie Brown and Angel Vickers; a very loyal and special friend, Jan Martin of Statesboro.

Donell enjoyed cooking and sharing food with friends and shut-ins. She was graciously involved in her children's and grandchildren's school and extracurricular activities, proudly encouraging and cheering. Donell was an avid reader and loved to crotchet making countless baby blankets for family and friends. Her favorite times were with family and friends watching over her much loved Georgia Bulldogs.

Visitation will be Friday, April 15, 2011, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home in Statesboro.

Graveside services and burial will be Saturday, April 16, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Eastside Cemetery in Statesboro.

Pallbearers will be Jack Thompson, James Thompson, Jimmy Musgrove, Tony Musgrove, Andy Smith and Rev. Steve Darby.

Honorary pallbearers will be Delmous Smith, Clarence Prince, Morris Prince and staff and volunteers of Ogeechee Area Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, GA 30459.

Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.

Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.

Statesboro Herald, April 12, 2011

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Published in Statesboro Herald from April 12 to April 19, 2011

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Donell married William Thomas Akers on 30 Dec 1958. William was born on 23 Dec 1929 in Georgia, USA; died on 6 Jul 2014 in East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA; was buried on 9 Jul 2014 in Eastside Cemetery, Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Generation: 2

Donald Louis Thompson was born on 23 Dec 1907 in Toombs, Georgia, USA (son of Harmon Elias Thompson and Minnie A Wilkes); died on 4 Oct 1995 in Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA.

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SSN issued: Georgia, USA
Social Security Number: 259-09-7881
Residence: 1910, Militia District 51, Toombs, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1920, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1930, Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA

Donald married Lillian Currie on 4 Jun 1929. Lillian was born on 16 Dec 1908 in Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillian Currie was born on 16 Dec 1908 in Georgia, USA.

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Name: Lillian Thompson
Residence: 1930, Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA

Children:

1. Donell Thompson was born on 28 Aug 1933 in Metter, Candler, Georgia, USA; died on 10 Apr 2011 in Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA.

Generation: 3

Harmon Elias Thompson was born on 29 Apr 1882 in Georgia, USA; died on 12 Apr 1955 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.

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Residence: 1910, Militia District 51, Toombs, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1920, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1930, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA

Harmon married Minnie A Wilkes on 7 Jul 1906. Minnie (daughter of Jesse Leonard Wilkes and Emmer Jane Thompson) was born on 23 Oct 1889 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 12 Dec 1974 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie A Wilkes was born on 23 Oct 1889 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA (daughter of Jesse Leonard Wilkes and Emmer Jane Thompson); died on 12 Dec 1974 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.

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Name: Minnie W Thompson
Residence: Toombs, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1900, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1910, Militia District 51, Toombs, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1920, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1930, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA

Children:

2. Donald Louis Thompson was born on 23 Dec 1907 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 4 Oct 1995 in Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, USA.
Felton C Thompson was born on 9 Jul 1911 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 21 Feb 1989 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
Minnie Pearl Thompson was born on 15 May 1921 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 3 Jan 1999 in Memorial Hospital, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA; was buried on 5 Jan 1999 in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
Living

Generation: 4

10.

Jesse Leonard Wilkes was born on 28 Jul 1865 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA (son of Jesse Wilkes, Jr and Susan Elizabeth Sharpe); died on 19 Nov 1923 in Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Wilkes (Jessie) Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.

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Residence: 15 Jul 1870, Montgomery, Georgia, USA; Age: 8
Residence: 19 Jun 1880, District 51, Montgomery, Georgia, USA; Age: 18; Relation to Head of House: Nephew
Residence: 15 Jun 1900, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; Age: 34
Residence: 27 Apr 1910, Militia District 51, Toombs, Georgia, USA; Age: 44
Residence: 29 Jan 1920, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; Age: 54

Jesse + Emmer Jane Thompson. Emmer was born on 12 Apr 1870 in Georgia, USA; died on 14 Sep 1926 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Wilkes (Jessie) Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Emmer Jane Thompson was born on 12 Apr 1870 in Georgia, USA; died on 14 Sep 1926 in Georgia, USA; was buried in Wilkes (Jessie) Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.

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Name: Emma J Wilkes
Residence: 1900, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1910, Militia District 51, Toombs, Georgia, USA
Residence: 1920, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA

Children:

5. Minnie A Wilkes was born on 23 Oct 1889 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 12 Dec 1974 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
Henry W Wilkes was born on 23 Apr 1893 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 28 Dec 1965 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
Luther Wilkes was born on 22 Sep 1896 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 12 Aug 1970 in Lyons, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Lyons City Cemetery, Lyons, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
Lannie Clarence Wilkes was born on 18 Aug 1898 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 19 Apr 1952 in Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
Wilmer Wilkes was born on 12 Aug 1900 in Montgomery, Georgia, USA; died on 12 Jun 1965 in Laurens, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
Otis Leonard Wilkes was born on 26 Sep 1904 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 14 Mar 1972 in Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA.
Gertrude Wilkes was born on 1 Oct 1906 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 25 May 1995 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.
Etheleen Wilkes was born on 1 Jan 1910 in Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 19 Apr 1989 in Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, USA.
Beulah Mae Wilkes was born in 1914 in Toombs, Georgia, USA.