Martha Jean Atkins
1933 -2024
From the May 28, 2024 e-EditionMrs. Martha Jean Atkins, 90, of Jackson, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her home.
No services are planned at this time.
Martha Jean Atkins was born in Minter, City, Mississippi on July 17, 1933. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Melvin Atkins, a son, Charles Atkins, her parents, Bill and Bessie Murphree, and three brothers.
She is survived by a son, Timothy Atkins, of Huntingdon, two grandchildren, Andrew (Marlee) Atkins of Memphis, and Leah Atkins of Huntingdon, and one great-grandchild, Charley Atkins of Memphis.
Chase Funeral Home, Huntingdon, Tenn.
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