Edith Atkins

1929 ∼ 2021

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Edith Atkins, 91, of Beaumont passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Edith was born July 28, 1929 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late William and Margaret Fordyce. She was a member of First Baptist Church-Nederland. In January 2019 Edith moved to Collier Park Senior Living, where she was able to be independent and made many new friends. Edith enjoyed gardening and pulling weeds every morning. Her favorite past time was playing trivia games at Collier Park and visiting with her friends and family.

Edith is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Tommy Atkins; and son, Randy Carl Atkins.

Those left behind to cherish Edith’s memory are her son, Jack Ray Atkins and his wife, Chris of Village Mills, TX; and their children, Jason Atkins and his wife, Kelcie of Houston, TX; Alaina Fournier and her husband, Keith of Lake Forest, IL; daughter-in-law, Sharon Atkins of Jasper, TX and her son, Bradley Atkins of Jasper, TX; and two great grandchildren, Chloe and Eric Fournier.

A gathering of friends and family will be held at from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., with the service to begin at 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 3, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Nederland; 1911 Nederland Ave., Nederland, TX 77627. Interment will follow at Memory Garden’s of Jefferson County, Nederland, Texas.

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Jerri L. Mccown May 7, 2021

I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Edith for the past several years, any time I brought paper work to her she would always have a plate of food prepared for me to take home, "because she didn't want me to have to cook, after working late for her", and oh what a wonderful cook she was. I enjoyed our visits so much. She was one of the kindest, sweetest ladies I have ever known. I will miss our telephone chats and visits., My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Janis Conkle May 3, 2021

There are so many memories to share of your wonderful Edith that I can’t choose just one but Edith was a special lady whose footprints here on earth were large. She showed love and Godliness to everyone and was a joy and blessing to know. She left a legacy of love for you all. We were blessed to be her neighbors and friend. We loved her. Larry & Janis Conkle

Melancon'S Funeral Home April 30, 2021

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Edith Atkins

Larry Pope April 30, 2021

I am so lucky to have grown up in church & been life long friends with this fine lady! She was full of wisdom in aspects of life. R.I.P my great friend !

Faye Bledsoe April 29, 2021

Edith was such a sweet friend; always had such a beautiful smile. I always enjoyed our visits in her home before she moved to Collier Park, then we talked on the phone. She was the kind of lady who could be happy anywhere. She will be missed. Faye Bledsoe

Josette & Boo April 29, 2021

Edith and Tommy were some of the best neighbors ever. Always there to lend a hand or wave to you. So glad we were blessed to have known them both.

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location_on First Baptist Church, 1911 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, 77627

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schedule Monday, May 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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