Gretna…..Lucy Marie Adkins Dalton, age 73 of 8808 Rockford School Road, Gretna died Friday, September 26, 2014 at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Born November 30, 1940 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Omer Adkins and Lizzie Adkins. She was predeceased by a sister, Edna Adkins. Mrs. Dalton was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, being outdoors, her dogs, cooking, canning, shopping, and she loved being a mother.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years Elwood L. Dalton of the residence; one son, Chris Dalton and his wife, Kim of Gretna; five brothers, Gerald Adkins of Evington, Lonnie Adkins of Lynchburg, Henry Adkins of Chatham, Lee Adkins of Chatham, and Wayne Adkins of Chatham; and four sisters, Peggy Scruggs of Lynch Station, Joan Davis of Evington, Rowena Adkins of Chatham, and Adell Adkins of Pelham, NC.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 29, 2014 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Bobby Brumfield and Ronnie Simpson. Burial will follow in Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 29, 2014 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.