Jean Ann Akers, 76, of Mt. Home, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, March 19, 2016. She was born to Eugene and Ethel Despard on September 22, 1941 in Cresco, Iowa. Jean was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Bobby Lowrey. She is survived by three children; Christina Gentry, Kimberly Poe, Susan Lakin, three siblings; Roger Despard, David Despard (Kim), Dawn Highley, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Private family services were previously held.