Teresa Irene Adkins

Teresa Irene Adkins, age 99 passed away, Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Mrs. Adkins was born in New Philadelphia, PA on October 23, 1926.

Teresa enjoyed time spent with family & close friends. She was known for her warm spirit, love of family, & gentle heart.

In addition to her parents, Teresa was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Donald J. Adkins; son, Daniel J. Neary; sisters, Marie Grissom of VA, Josie Dornin of PA, Emily Marshall of VA; and brother, Joe of Canada.

Survivors include daughter, Barbara Hollis of Sautee, GA; son, James P. Neary of Cleveland, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Janet & Allen Hope of Clarkesville, GA.

We would like to thank the staff at Gateway Nursing Home, Cleveland, GA, for their excellent care over the last 3–4 years.

A Private interment for the family will be at Yonah Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700