Joan “Jo” Jean Rosier Akers, 78, a resident of Montrose, passed from this life Saturday, May 7, 2016 at home surrounded by family.
Jo was born Tuesday, December 28, 1937 on Clover Run, a daughter of the late Stephen B. Rosier and Hallie Claris Armstrong Rosier. On August 16, 1961 in Oakland, MD, she married Michael Reed “Mick” Akers who survives in Montrose.
Also left to cherish her memory are three children, Michael Lynn Rosier of Parsons, Shawn Reed Akers and wife Madaline of Montrose and Tammy Tingler and husband Gary of Elkins, one sister, Sarah Jane Wolford, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding Jo in death besides her parents was three sisters, Hildra Dae, Mary Katherine “Kate” Day, and Yvonne “Nub” Johnston, one brother, Willie Frank Rosier, one nephew, David Allen Wolford, Jr. and one great grandson.
Jo graduated Parsons High School with the class of 1956 and had worked at the Maryland Cup Company. She was a Christian by faith.
A private graveside service was conducted at the Schoonover Cemetery on the family farm in Montrose. The family would like to express their sincerest “Thank You” for the wonderful services provided by Mountain Hospice and Davis Home Plus.
The Summerfield Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Joan Rosier Akers. Send online condolences to the family at www.summerfieldfuneralhome.com
