She was the widow of Reginald Conway, a homemaker and member of Smyrna Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Roy Akin; and a great grandson, Joseph Henry ''J.T.'' Trantham, IV.
Survivors include a daughter, Diane Phelps; two sons, Randy Akin and Raymond Akin and wife Diane; daughter-in-law, Karen Akin; seven grandchildren, Christy Capps, Beth Akin, Kendra Akin Jones, Ray Akin, Justin Akin, Keith Akin and Scooter Akin; fifteen great grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; along with her two great grandsons that helped care for her, Jacob Trantham and wife Sarah and Josh Trantham.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Pastor Chuck Capps officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Jacob Trantham, Joshua Trantham, Jake Gossett, Lee Brooks, Scooter Akin and Ray Akin.
Condolences(6)
Sherry Ellis O'Neill
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 8, 2026 To the family of Mrs. Verna,May God bless and comfort you all.
We missed Mrs. Verna & Mr. Reginald so much when they moved. They were such wonderful members of our Eastern Star family. I enjoyed visiting in their home several times. They were a joy to be around.
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Saturday, August 29, 2026 Family of Verna,Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Dear Family, I am sorry to hear of your great loss. Verna & my husband were first cousins. She and two of his sisters, Genella & Mavis were closer in age and spent time together as children. (Kenny was one of the younger grands of their Worbington grandparents) I recently found a picture of Verna, Genella and Mavis when they were kids. I wish I had found it before I visited Verna in the hospital. I know she would have recognized it. May you all find comfort in knowing that she is with her LORD. You have my prayers at this sad time!Laura Jean Perry Robbins
Arlington, TX Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Sorry for your loss Verna was my childhood playmate I have not seen her in many years but remember the good times we hat as childernJane Jo Summerford
Monticello, AR Monday, August 24, 2026 Thinking of you, with prayers for your comfort.Trudy Carrington
Rowlett, TX Monday, August 24, 2026 Dear Family,I am saddened to hear of the passing of Verna. She was always kind to me. I will continue to pray for peace and comfort for you all. Love and prayers always.
Trudy Tucker Carrington