Lucille Akins

Lucille Redmond Akins, age 89, of Flint, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Eugene Redmon and Leona
Benton Redmon.

Lucille was a devoted educator who dedicated her life to Educational Services as a teacher, with a special passion for supporting children with learning and mental
disabilities. She earned her Master’s degree in Education and spent her career uplifting and advocating for students who needed compassion, patience, and guidance the most.

She was known for her outgoing spirit, fun-loving nature, and nurturing heart. Organized, dedicated, and hardworking.

Lucille built a strong and stable foundation for her family. As a mother of six, she took great pride in raising well-mannered, independent children, teaching them the importance of self-sufficiency, resilience, and speaking up for themselves.

Lucille was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marvin Lee Akins Sr.; son, Lucious E. Akins; grandson, Sedric McBride; great-granddaughter, Ashleigh McBride; and great-grandson Sheldon McBride.

Though she had no biological siblings, she shared a close and cherished bond with her aunts, Shirley Benton and Lavern Benton, who were like sisters to her.

She leaves to cherish her memory her six loving children: Veronica Akins (Kim Phillips,Taron Phillips, the late Sedric McBride); Marvin Akins (Delnada Akins, Travoris Akins,Markia Akins, Marielle Akins, Gabrielle Akins, Marvin Jr., Sinji Akins); Lucious Akins (Catrenna Akins-Boone, Shaaneka Akins-Smith, Tamon Clemons, Lucious Miles, Premetheis Akins, Kelonie Akins, Anijal Akins, Ava Akins); Joe Greer (Key Shounda Greer, Quadreka Greer, Sataunya Greer, Courtney Greer, Krycynthia Clemons, Ja'Coby Greer); Theodore Bowie (Seth Bowie, Noah Bowie, Isaiah Bowie); and Bridgette Shaw (Alante’ Talley and great-granddaughter Alayah Talley). She also leaves behind a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren who will carry on her legacy of love and strength.

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