Dorothy Adkins

Dorothy Adkins obituary, Durand, MI

Dorothy Adkins

Dorothy Adkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes – MacDonald’s Chapel on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Dorothy Adkins, age 94 of Pinckney, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at her residence. She was born January 18, 1931, in Hamtramck, one of fifteen children, of Joseph and Josephine (Hawaj) Fedorczak.
Dorothy is survived by her children David (Brenda) Adkins, Jr., Gary (Kim), Kevin (Jana), Clint (Lisa) and step daughter Cheryl (Steve) Wallen. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband David, step son Jerry Adkins and all of her siblings.
Dorothy enjoyed spending time on Facebook with her friends and family, she had the ability to be very imaginative, was an avid poetry writer, liked watching her Cardinals, and unlike many, she enjoyed dandelions. Mostly, she will be remembered for the love of living her life and her interest in meeting people and learning about their lives.
A funeral service for Dorothy, will be held Thursday July 10, at 11:00 AM from Watkins Funeral Homes, MacDonald's Chapel of Howell. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorial contributions are suggested to Elara Caring Hospice.
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July 10, 2025

Lisa prange (krug posted to the memorial.

July 9, 2025

James & Diane Rudd posted to the memorial.

July 8, 2025

Cindi Boberg posted to the memorial.

Lisa prange (krug

July 10, 2025

Sorry I missed service I just had emergency surgery on my hand. But my memories of Aunt Dorothy are she was funny.super kind and like to see the good in everyone.and the beauty in everything we will miss you deeply

James & Diane Rudd

July 9, 2025

Our prayers and condolences to all of Dorothy´s family. We were blessed to have known such a beautiful, wonderful and loving lady. She is Dancing with Jesus.

Cindi Boberg

July 8, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Sharon Tanalski

July 8, 2025

Our Sympathies. We so enjoyed her posts, photo´s, poems etc...on Facebook She was so special God bless you. May he wrap you in his loving arms RIP The Tanalski Family

Julie chupa

July 7, 2025

You were my mom's best childhood friend and continued to be a hugh part of our lifes even though we never got a chance to visit you and my mom kept in touch with letters and pictures that she shared with us. May you rest in peace and Dorothy hope you get a chance to see my mom carole and make a mud pie togher but for now all your children and grandchildren will forever hold a very special place in their hearts for you you truly are an angle who now has her wings you will be greatly missed . Love julie chupa &family

Ginger Kennedy

July 7, 2025

Aunt Dorothy was my role model. The first time I met her I was so happy to have her as an Aunt. She was beautiful inside and out - her laugh was contagious. She brought so much happiness to us - I treasure our time together and am so thankful I had her in my life - memories are a treasure

Dzvinka Hayda

July 7, 2025

I extend my deepest condolences to family and friends. Though we never met in person, we became friends on FB for many years. Both of us lived in Hamtramck and it was a joy to share in our memories of gentler times. I will miss Dorothy greatly. She has returned home to collect her angel wings and is being greeted by her loving husband. A life well lived filled with love for so many!

Nancy rogoski Wood

July 7, 2025

Although she was my aunt, she was only 12 years older than me and I used to call her my big sister because I didn´t have any sisters. I am gonna miss her so so much I spent the first 12 years of my life living upstairs from her memories of going to Downtown movie theaters with her as a child on street cars dancing we did so much dancing until we couldn´t anymore as a child she used to sing on the radio. She was so beautiful so so beautiful I´m gonna miss you at Dorothy my big sis. We talked and laughed together for hours on the phone very often she was the glue that held our family together.

Ronna Downey

July 7, 2025

I never met Dorothy but she was my late husband´s aunt. She sent us a Christmas card every year. I will miss that if her.

Debra (Davis) Summets

July 7, 2025

She was a kind women that I knew as a child then reconnected as an adult. I will miss our little chats on facebook. My deepest condolences to her family.

Donna ( Zarin) Leap

July 7, 2025

I would like to send condolences to the family of Aunt Dorothy! My mom and Aunts loved when she came to Pittsburgh to visit. We are so sorry to hear of her passing. I´ll miss her goodnight messages on Facebook! Our deepest sympathies for your family´s loss of a great lady!

The Staff of MacDonald's Funeral Home

July 7, 2025

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