Anne L. Akers

Anne L. Akers, age 94, passed away at home after a lengthy battle with COPD and Alzheimer's Disease on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.  Anne was born and raised in Murphy, North Carolina.  She was a member of her childhood church, First United Methodist Church of Murphy.  She moved to Knoxville to attend nursing school.  Anne graduated from Fort Sanders Nursing school in 1951.  She met her husband, Edwin K Akers and married in 1958.  Anne then joined Lonsdale United Methodist Church.  She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Areme Chapter No. 466 and Daughters of the American Revolution.

Anne worked at Fort Sanders Hospital as a registered nurse 1951-1961.  After raising her 2 children, she worked at Powell Middle School as a substitute teacher in the 1980’s-1990’s.  She was the In School Suspension teacher at Powell Middle from the 1990’s to early 2000’s.  Anne also worked for Akers Insurance, Inc that belonged to her son in the early 2000’s as well.

Preceded in death by husband, Edwin K. Akers; parents, Paschal Hayes Leatherwood and Mattie Mae Brown Leatherwood of Murphy, North Carolina; brothers, Hayes Leatherwood (Helen), Bill Leatherwood (Betty); sister, Louise Talley (Claude); infant brothers, Felix, Walter and Richard Leatherwood.

Anne is survived by her son, Eddie Akers; daughter, Ginny Akers Powers; grandchildren, Sydney Akers, Ellie Smith and Addie Smith and numerous nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to UT Hospice Nurse Katarina, UT Hospice Social Worker Ms. Teri and caregivers, Ms. Latoya, Ms. Nora and Ms. Juanita.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anne can be made to Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, or Young Williams Animal Center.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to remember Anne's 95th Birthday.

Family and friends will meet at 2:45pm on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Greenwood Cemetery for a 3:00pm Graveside service.  Archie Ellis officiating.  Honorary Pallbearers are Butch Akers, David Akers, Don Akers, Richie Bruce, Bob Davis, Archie Ellis and Art Meyer.

Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Anne L. Akers.

Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel * 2000 Powell Drive * Powell, TN 37849 * (865) 362-5382 * www.mynattfh.com