Grace Irene Akins, 67 of West Columbia, formerly of Cameron, WV, died Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Lakin Hospital. She was born October 28, 1945 in Indiana, a daughter of the late James Howard Akins and Lois (Jackson) Hatton. She was a homemaker and an auto parts manufacturing worker. She was also of the Baptist Faith. Grace is survived by one son. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Lakin Chapel in West Columbia with Pastor Steven Sanderson officiating. Burial will follow at Lakin Cemetery in West Columbia. There will be no public visitation held at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.