Wanda Gail Akers

Wanda Gail (Cliff) Akers was a beloved grandmother, mother, wife and friend during her 71 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, December 28, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

Gail was born on September 6, 1952, to the late Annie (Bradham) and Albert Cliff in Wilmington, NC. In 1970, Gail married Everett “Bill” Akers and went on to have two children, Michael Akers and Aimee (Akers) Teachey.

She is survived by a lot of family, including: her husband Everett “Bill’ Akers; her son Michael Akers and his children Ryan Newton, Lauren and Gabrielle Akers, and great-grandchildren River and Elias; her daughter Aimee Akers Teachey, spouse Raeford Teachey and their children Payton “Todd,” Carter, Hailee, Jaidyn, Daunte, Christopher “CJ”, Elijah, Raelyn and Myah Teachey; five siblings, Albert “Bert” Cliff, James “Jimmy” Cliff, June Anderson, Tony Cliff and Timmy Cliff; along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and bonus family.

Gail dedicated her life to serving the Lord and cherishing her grandchildren and children of others. Through the years, Gail served as a Youth Leader and Youth Choir Director at Church of God of Prophecy. Gail worked as a dedicated pre-school teacher for many years. She was a passionate singer and Wilmington native.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Coble Funeral & Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wilmington, NC.

The funeral service will be the following day, Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 2:00p.m. at Coble Funeral & Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park with Pastor Daniel Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.