Mrs. Gladys Ruth Akers, age 94 passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Akers and her parents; Marvin R. Norris and Ruth Branch. She is survived by her three sons; Ronald J. Akers (Billie), William M. Akers (Ann), and David W. Akers (Sarah), six grandchildren; R. Keith Akers (Casie), A. Kevin Akers (Melissa), Kenneth J, Akers (Melissa), Laura G. Habshey (Eric), Christina A. Glover (Dustin and Deborah L. McGrane (David), seven greatgrandchildren; Benjamin Akers, Mary Claire Akers, Riley Akers, Carter Akers, Keaton Glover, Reed Habshey and Addison Habshey, three step grandchildren; Justin Allums, Jacob Allums and Alyssa Allums and one step greatgrandchild, Jaxon Allums. She loved to cook and loved the entire family. She will greatly be missed by all that knew her. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 2:00PM in Elmwood Cemetery located at 600 Martin Luther King Dr. Birmingham, AL 35211. There will be no public visitation at the funeral home. Chaplain Richard Handy will be officiating.