Donna Jeanne Adkins, 92, of Troy, MO and formerly of North Canton, OH, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at her son's home in Troy.  She was born at the family home on  July 28, 1929 in East Canton, Ohio to Albertus and Audrie (Summers) John.  Donna grew up with her four siblings: Colleen, Rodgel, Roslyn and Joel.  After graduating from high school, she began working at the local movie theater in the box office.  This is where she met her soulmate, Robert "Bob" Adkins.  He had recently returned from serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. They were joined in holy matrimony on June 6, 1953  in Canton, Ohio.  To this union were born two sons:   Douglas and Kelly.  Donna was a nurturing and loving mother to their two boys.  She loved to bowl and was on mixed leagues as well as women's leagues.  Playing Eucre cards and being outdoors were some of her hobbies.  The family enjoyed camping their entire married life and would travel to Florida and Canada many times.  When Bob retired from Ford Motor Co., they took their travel trailer and went everywhere.  Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many.  She will be greatly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

Surviving are her two sons and their wives:  Douglas (Dixie) Adkins of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Kelly (Mary Ellen) Adkins of Troy, Missouri; her sister: Roslyn Carlson of St. George, Utah and her three adoring grandchildren:  Hannah Rose, Audrie Rose, and Adam Robert.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bob Adkins and her three siblings: Rodgel John, Colleen Tataru and Joel John.

Interment to follow in Sunset Hill Burial in North Canton, Ohio.

Memorials may be made to Werner United Methodist Church in Canton, OH. Or Kindred Hospice of Troy, MO c/o the funeral home

Family is  being served by the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO (636) 528-8244.

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com