Mrs. Lillie Jane Brackin Adkinson passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 88.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at First United Methodist Church in Dothan with Dr. David R. Saliba officiating. A private family graveside will follow in the Union Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Newville with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM at the church on Tuesday prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Respite Care Ministry at First United Methodist Church, 1380 W. Main Street, Dothan, Al. 36301.
Mrs. Lillie Jane Brackin Adkinson was born on July 14, 1936 in Newville to Lionel and Nelle Brackin. She spent her early years in Newville, attending school there through her junior year, then graduating from Dothan High School. She went on to attend Huntington College for two years, and in 1956, she married Harold Johnson and moved to Auburn, Alabama. She attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University), where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1958.
After graduation, they moved to Headland, Alabama, then to Dothan, and eventually to Huntsville. In 1969, the family returned to Dothan where, as Jane said, she “was privileged to be a stay-at-home-mom” to their three daughters. During those years, she was very involved in serving at First United Methodist Church, the Dothan Service League, and she enjoyed her Luncheon Bridge group. Jane’s love for her girls was shown in all her actions. She lived her life as a reflection of her love for the Lord and instilled that same faith in her girls, always encouraging them to honor and trust in Him.
After a long stint at home, Jane decided it was time to use her talents outside the home. She studied drafting and worked for Jimmy Grant for two years. Though her drafting career was brief, she used this talent often in the remodel of her homes, and later helping her children with projects. She went on to work at Jamar’s Gift Shop and later spent twelve wonderful years in the bridal department at Northcutt’s on Main, where she delighted in helping brides choose elegant table settings for their new homes.
In retirement, Jane returned to what she loved most – caring for others. She cherished time with her mother, her grandchildren, and eventually her great-grandchildren. And any day spent in her yard was a great day! Her commitment to serving others never waned. She remained active at Church, participating in mission trips to Brazil, teaching the Kay Williams Sunday School Class, and serving on various committees. She also loved and cherished her monthly meetings with her dear friends in The Eclectas Club.
At her 50th Dothan High School class reunion, Jane reconnected with a dear friend from her class, Jerry Adkinson. They began dating, and less than a year later, they planned a wedding and were married on November 7, 2004. They enjoyed many happy years together traveling and spending time with their ever-growing circle of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lionel and Nelle Brackin, and her brother Carl Brackin.
Jane is survived by her husband of twenty one years, Jerry Adkinson; her three daughters, Lydia Johnson Simpson (Jimmy) of Marietta, Georgia, Julie Johnson Jones (Stan) of Dothan, and Amanda Johnson Suddoth (Scott) of Germantown, Tennessee; stepchildren, Julie Steeves of Marietta, Georgia, Jeff Adkinson (Suzanne) of Pansey, Alabama, and Jon Adkinson of Marietta, Georgia; grandchildren, Kathryn Jane Simpson, Julia Brackin Simpson, Turner Jones (Mary Olivia), David Jones (Claire), Stanley Jones, Rush Jones (Olivia Rush), Alex Suddoth, Daniel Suddoth, Elizabeth Jane Suddoth (Andy Jones), Sarah Suddoth, Kate Steeves (Alex Dean), Alli Adkinson, Will Adkinson, Ty Adkinson, Tori Adkinson, and Grey Adkinson; seven great grandchildren; dearly loved sisters-in-law, Dethalia Armstrong of Headland, and Phyllis Brackin of Dothan; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Jane’s legacy is one of faith in her loving Savior, grace and kindness to all she encountered, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
