Neeta Mae Britton Adkins
July 11, 1929 ~ May 18, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Neeta Mae Britton Adkins, 86, of Asheville, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at her residence.
A native of Monroe City, TN, Neeta was a daughter of the late Fred, Sr., and Leota Burger Britton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Clyde Adkins, sister, Ruth Lipe, and brother, Fred Britton, Jr.
Mrs. Adkins was a member of Lake Hills Church (formerly New Morgan Hill Baptist Church), where she was active with the Lake Hills Social Committee. She enjoyed camping with her daughters, gardening, and cooking for her family.
Mrs. Adkins is survived by her children, Anita Adkins, Larry Adkins, and Linda Brown; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Ellen Martin.
The funeral service for Mrs. Adkins will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at Lake Hills Church with Pastor James Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Matthew Project at Lake Hills Church, in memory of Neeta Adkins, 370 Lake Dr., Candler, NC 28715.
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Dear Anita, Larry, Linda and Tiffany and family,
We are thinking about you and wishing you could have had more time to enjoy your sweet mom. We know you will miss her. She was so much fun and it was always enjoyable to watch how much she loved you guys and how much she enjoyed spending time with you and how proud she was of all of you. She will be missed by us all. Love you.
Linda, Anita, Tiffany and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to lose your Mom. You had a special bond with her and that is what will get you through this. Remember the good times and don’t dwell on the bad. It helps… Praying for you all.
Joy
Anita, Larry, Linda, Tiffany & rest of the family.
My heart is broken, as Neeta’s is rejoicing. I had grown to love your Mother so much & we had such good times talking on the phone, laughing & crying together. She was such an inspiration to me & many others.
I still have cards of encouragement with her beautiful handwriting sitting on my table. I will & already do MISS her so much.
My prayer is that God will give each of you the strength you need for the difficult days ahead & a peace that only HE can give.
With my deepest sympathy, Betty Ponder
Linda & Tiffany, my heart goes out to you and all your family. I pray that God will give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Lane Brown
Dear Anita, Linda, Tiffany and family…We are very saddened to hear of Neeta’s passing on this side of eternity, and pray that the times ahead for you will be filled with God’s love, comfort, and wonderful memories. I personally thank our God for Neeta’s servant heart at church, her testimony in LifeGroup, invaluable help in the office, and countless other ways we could see the Lord working in and through her life. She will be very missed by many and I look forward ‘until we see her again…’ with that beautiful smile and her very kind ways. Love and prayers to you all, Christy
Dear Anita, Linda, and Tiffany, My heart is broken over Mama Neeta’s passing. I’m so thankful that God allowed our lives to cross paths and that I got to know and love that sweet woman. I am rejoicing with you that she is in the presence of Jesus but I am sure going to miss her on this earth. I have so many good memories of times spent with her, hours in prayer together and laughing through tears. Praying God’s comfort for each of you in the days to come. Thank you for sharing her with us.
Dear Anita, Linda, and Tiffany, Neeta is a wonderful gift from God to all of us who were honored to be touched by her kindness, her generosity, her sweet spirit, her servant’s heart, her smile. Her faith has become sight and she has never been more alive than she is right now! God is so good! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Danny and Anita Wilkins
Dear Anita,Linda, Tiffany and family, l feel so blessed to have volunteered and worked with Neeta at the church office, she was such a special person, a smile always on her face. She always made my day when I came in on Tuesday’s and I loved her very much. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Retha Cordell
Dear Linda, Tiff, Anita & Family, I am so sad for the loss of our Neeta Mae! She was one of a kind! I know you girls will miss her so much, but there is comfort in knowing she resides in Heaven. We had so many good times together that we will always have to remember. My thoughts and love are with you all.
Dear Family, you are in our prayers during this difficult time of loss. Neeta was so very special to me since I worked with her at Ingles Exe Office for so long. She had a wonderful personality and beautiful spirit, you knew she loved the Lord and now she is with Him. She will be missed deeply, but remember no more suffering – a new body and praising God. Remember all the good times – she was precious. In Christ and Love – Wanda & Rex Fisher
Linda, Tiffany and fmaily, Your mom’s video memorial brought tears to my eyes. I can see the love she had for her family and vice versa. Always know she’ll be in your heart and soul until you meet again. Praying for grace and peace to surround your whole family. With much love!
Anita & Linda, We were so sadden to hear of Neeta’s passing. I know you are going to really miss her. We will also. You and all the family are in our prayers. We are here if we can do anything for you.
The last time I was with Momma Neeta she had every reason to be depressed, concerned, worried, etc. with her diagnosis. But of course she was laughing as usual, and talked about a picture with Larry if she lost her hair. There are a few, very few people in life that are so special, and constantly influence others by their actions. She knew God very well, and her actions showed His and her wonderful sweet spirit. I know she will be at the gate for her family, and it would not surprise me one bit to know God asked her to be a greeter in heaven for all of us.
Anita, Larry and Linda, So sorry for the loss of our dear Neeta Mae. She was always so kind to me and mjaxonandjudsonsnanay family. I have all good memories of all of you. If I can be of help to any of you, please feel free to call me. Love and prayers.
Anita, Larry and Linda, So sorry for the loss of our dear Neeta Mae. She was always so kind to me and my family. I have all good memories of all of you. If I can be of help to any of you, please feel free to call me. Love and prayers.
Adkins family, all of you have been in my prayers these last few weeks, so many memories, especially early years growing up and spending time together. I so hoped you could have had one more beach trip together. Just know you will see her again. I really hate I could not be there, so sorry. We love you. DeBord family
Sweet friends, I know there are moments that the loss of sweet mama Neeta seems too great to bear. We lock arms with you as your support, cherished sisters and friends. We rejoice knowing she is experiencing JOY that we cannot fathom, joy that each of us long for. May they give you peace in the days ahead and may the memories sustain you until you meet her sweet face again. All my love, Melissa
My Aunt Tootie is such an inspiration!! She lived life to the fullest, gave her love completely to her family and served her Lord and Savior with joy. I will cherish our memories and look toward to the day when we will be together once more, never to say goodbye again! I will be faithfully praying for you Anita, Larry, Linda and grandchildren each day. Grief is a journey that you do not travel alone, God has promised never to leave or forsake you and He keeps His promises. I love you!
Anita, Larry and Linda, your mama was a very special person to me. Watching the video brought back many happy memories of our childhood. She made a very positive impression on me as a fine lady. She will surly be missed. But is in a much happier place, love to all, Beverly
Dear Linda, Tiffany and Anita. What a beautiful memorial video of your sweet Mom and your family! She was such a sweet Lady and I know that all of you loved her dearly. Please know that my love and prayers are with you at this time.
Dearest Linda, Anita & Larry, The memorial video is so special, I’m, sure your Mom & Dad would love it also! We have so many great memories to hold onto, we just have to have Trust & Grace we will all be joined together in Heaven again! Your Mom was so special to me & I was really close to her too, I loved her like my 2nd Mom after God took mine……I,ll always be here for you all anytime day or night, I love you all and praying for you all in the days, weeks, months & years to come! Love, Gail & Don
We are sorry for the loss of your Mother. I know you will miss her greatly and it will take time for you to heal. She will be an angel in heaven and watching over you! May God be with you in this time and always!
Anita, Larry and Linda : My heart is with your family at this time.So sorry I am not there but I am in spirit.It was so nice to see her at Ellen’s birthday party last year and seeing you also. Remember that she is no longer in pain and watching over you all.. Blessings to you . Brenda Fitz
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. What a beautiful memory video,it makes me feel as if I had known her. Thank you for sharing. God bless and watch over you and your family in this time of mourning.