Donna Akers

Donna was born in Jackson, TN and raised in Chattanooga. She was a graduate of Brainerd High School and a member of Brainerd United Methodist Church where she belonged to the Kingsbury Sunday School class and was an avid volunteer. Donna was an officer and member with the United Methodist Women and partnered with her husband David, teaching Wednesday night Bible Studies and Bible School. She was a big supporter of local church sports and the men’s and women’s sports programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she attended college. Donna was previously a co-owner of Sallina Shop on Brainerd Road with her mother, Faustina Bristol, and worked at Chattanooga Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Center (JATC).

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Akers; and her parents, Herbert and Faustina Bristol.

Survivors include her son, James Akers; and granddaughter, Ella Madison Akers.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 PM on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Brainerd United Methodist Church (4315 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411). Funeral Services will follow at 2 PM at the Church with Pastor Dennis Flaugher officiating. Burial will follow at Brainerd United Methodist Church Cemetery.