Sarah Edree Johnson Adkins, 94 of Vernon, Al passed away October 29, 2017 at BMH-GT.

Born in Lamar County to the late William Ed Johnson and Sarah Wheeler Johnson. She was an amazing woman who sowed a legacy of faith in her family. All who entered her home were loved and accepted unconditionally. They were not only served some of the South's best cooking, but a big healthy dose of laughter. She was a good steward of her money not needing a penny from anyone even at the age of 94. She never complained and had a determination that kept her positive and marching forward even in difficult circumstances, When she was told she would need a walker after breaking her hip, She replied, I'm going to walk again without a walker. and she did. At the age of 64 she went back to school and earned a culinary degree and was at the top of her class. She was also instrumental in getting the road paved in her neighborhood. Mrs. Adkins was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Church where over the years she served as a pianist, on the Flower Committee, and as the Church Secretary. She was and will continue to be loved by her 7 grandchildren, who consider time spent at Grandma's house among their favorite childhood memories. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Vernon W. Adkins Jr.

She is survived by sons, Vernon Adkins, Roy Adkins (Stephanie) and daughter, Billie Spann (Tom). Grandchildren, Candace Bean (Robert), Wesley Adkins, Meredith Barker (Kevin), Ashley Kaple (Trevor), Sarah Cook (Tyler), Katie Fehr (Shawn), Samantha Adkins (Kevin) and 17 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 2:00pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery.