DECLES ADKINS

Decles Dee Adkins, 74, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Parkview Oaks in Columbia City. Born on September 3, 1939 in Hi Hat, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Milton and Rosie (Hatfield) Osborn.

She was the former owner of Wolf Lake Bar and operated several bingo halls in Noble and Allen County. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed playing bingo, gambling, watching her soaps and TV Land. She had attended Eagle Quest Church.

Survivors include her daughters, Deb (Tony) Mawhorter of Wolf Lake and Lisa (Tom Smith) Davis of Columbia City; son, Mike (Betty Smith) Adkins of Albion; grandchildren, Samantha DeWells, Bill Mawhorter, Ashley Taylor, Baxter Davis, Anita Ashley Adkins and Derek Smith; four great-grandchildren; and husband, Asher Alton Adkins.She was preceded in death by her parents and 12 siblings.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Her funeral service will begin at 7 p.m.Memorial gifts may be given in Dees memory to Heartland Hospice. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.