CHINA GROVE, N.C. – Mrs. Clara Rose Hafford Akers, 68, of 316 South Main St., died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Brian Center, Salisbury, N.C. Mrs. Akers was born April 8, 1940, in St. Francis. She was a daughter of the late Vincent Hafford Sr. and Elsie Brownell Hafford. She formerly worked in the dyeing room at Cannon Mills Plant 1, Kannapolis, N.C. In addition to her parents, she was predecesed by a son, Allen Starnes; a sister, Viola Walker; and two brothers, Vincent Hafford Jr. and Dana Hafford. Mrs. Akers is survived by her husband, Andy J. Akers Sr.; daughter, Donna Wright and husband, Joey, of Kannapolis, N.C.; two sons, Alvin Starnes of Smithfield, N.C., and Avery Starnes of Salisbury, N.C.; three stepchildren, Catherine Greene of Cary, N.C., Andy Akers Jr. of Pawley’s Island, S.C., and Matt Akers of Cincinnati; six sisters, Ann Lovely and husband, Ebb, Mary West, Mona O’Neal, Christina York, Blondie Beaulieu and Ella Leighton, all of Fort Fairfield; three grandchildren, Stacy Morris, Christie Anthony and Allen Wright; four great-grandchildren, Bryson, Faith, Chase and Haley; and five stepgrandchildren, Hudson, Ava, Jack, Sam and Katie. Funeral services are scheduled 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be afterward at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis, N.C. The family will receive friends 12:30-2 p.m. Tuesday at Lady’s Funeral Home. At other times, the family will be at the residence. Lady’s Funeral Home & Crematory, Kannapolis, N.C., is assisting the family of Mrs. Akers. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ladysfuneralhome.com.
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