Mrs. Naomi Elizabeth Acklin, age 82 of Jonesboro, died at 10:12 am, Saturday, March 08, 2014 at her home in Jonesboro. She was born August 9, 1931 in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Aaron "Cap" and Edith Gregory Rhodes. She married Andrew L. Acklin Jr. on January 20, 1951 in Cobden. Naomi is survived by her loving husband, Andrew L. Acklin Jr. of Jonesboro; two daughters, Dianne (Jim) Cross of Anna, Linda Redman of Jonesboro; one son, Jason (Angela) Acklin of Jonesboro; five grandchildren, Justin Cross, Sarah Redman, Cody Acklin, Jacob Acklin, Ethan Carlson; four great grandchildren, Lindsey Cross, Ethan, Mollie, and Jozie Redman; one sister, Wilma Cain of Arcola; one brother, Ivan Rhodes of Tuscola; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Charles Rhodes. Naomi was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Anna for many years. Funeral services for Mrs. Naomi Elizabeth Acklin will be at 10:30 am Thursday, March 13, 2014 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Anna with Dr. Richard Keeley officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 12, 2014 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro and at the church.
Visitation Service
Wednesday, March 12, 2014,5:00PM-8:00PM
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes
800 Public Square
Anna, Illinois 62906
Memorial/Funeral Service
Thursday, March 13, 2014,10:30AM
First Church of the Nazarene
Old Hwy 51 North
Anna, Illinois 62906
Cemetery Service
Thursday, March 13, 2014,11:30AM
Jonesboro Cemetery
Karraker Street
Jonesboro, Illinois 62952