Elizabeth Carol Hughes Adkins

Elizabeth Carol Hughes Adkins, age 76 of Rockwood, passed away on Saturday, August 29^th, 2020 at the Victorian Square in Rockwood. She was born on December 19^th, 1943 in Westel, TN. She was an educated world traveler, graduating from Wright State University in 1992 with a degree in Communications. She held the longtime position as secretary for the Dean of Liberal Arts at Wright State University. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents: Virgil & Lottie Hughes; and 10 brothers and sisters. She is survived by:

Son:                   Brian Mathis of Beaverbrook, OH

Daughter:        Melissa Mathis of Doyline, LA

Step-son:          Jay Adkins of San Diego, CA

Sisters:             Jennie & “Teenie”

And numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

The family will be having a small gathering of relatives and close friends at the Hughes family cemetery in Westel, TN on Saturday, September 5^th at 12:00 ET for a graveside service. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Elizabeth Carol Hughes Adkins.