Loretta Mae “Babe” Adkinson, 78, of Jay, passed away April 15, 2018. She was born on April 26, 1939 in Sycamore, IL to Oscar and Grace (Eberly) Reingardt.
Babe was a wonderful mother as she provided an amazing childhood for her children. She not only raised her 6 children, she opened her home to raise her sister’s 6 children also!
She was preceded in death by her husband, M. E. Adkinson; sister, Nancy Binder; son, Mickey Adkinson; daughter, Cynthia Wayman; and nephew, Andrew Binder.
Babe is survived by her children: Mike (Kitty) Adkinson, Laura (WJ) Toney, John Adkinson, Joseph (Nancy) Adkinson, Jennifer Adkinson, Cliff Binder, Tim (Michelle) Binder, Jeff (Pam) Binder, Robin Binder, and John Paul (Mary) Binder,
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the service begins at 11:00 am.