Jean Keith - Akers

June 5, 1946 - December 11, 2016

Jean Keith- Akers, 70, of Hoopeston, IL, left this world to be reunited with those who preceded her after a lengthy battle of many health issues, at 7:42 P.M. Sunday December 11, 2016 at her home in Hoopeston, IL. She was born on June 5, 1946, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Painter) Keith. She married Robert Akers. He preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Jeff Keith of Hoopeston, IL and Robert Akers of Chester, IL; one granddaughter, Chiann M. White of Kentland, IN, and her best friends Pat and Wayne Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Judy Crawford and her infant sister, Joann Keith. Jean helped her husband run his auto body shop. She was an avid pet lover and enjoyed floral design. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. Per her wishes, she will be cremated and no services will be held. Memorials may be made in Jean’s memory to the Hoopeston Animal Shelter. The family would like to thank the Hoopeston Carle Facilities and Carle Hospice for the great care that Jean received.