Ethel Law Akers
September 22, 1936 – June 17, 2025

Ethel Law Akers, age 88 of Rocky Mount passed away peacefully while hospitalized on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 after a brief but serious illness. She was born on September 22, 1936, in Rocky Mount, Virginia, to Jessie and Odell Law.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband of 60 years, Eugene Wilson Akers. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy Law and Jessie Law; her sisters, Judy Wood and Becky Coleman; brother-in-law, David Flora; sisters-in-law, Brenda Akers and Nancy Rhodes.
Ethel graduated from Franklin County High School. Most of Ethel’s adult life she was owner and operator of Hair Fashions by Ethel, the business she built from the ground up. She enjoyed traveling to national hair stylist conventions serving as a judge which allowed Ethel to take her talents beyond the walls of her Rocky Mount business. After retiring, Ethel and Eugene traveled across the nation in their motor coach. They made many friends and memories as they enjoyed traveling the open road. Eventually, they settled in Naples, Florida, to make their Winter home. They enjoyed the beautiful weather and many visitors from home.
Ethel is survived by her sisters, Garnett Flora and Martha (Billie) Hubbard; brothers-in-law, Selma (Duck) Akers, Donnie Wood, Ron Coleman and Dusty Rhodes; and sister-in-law, Gail Cole Law. Ethel had numerous nieces and nephews and also many great nieces and nephews. She loved them all dearly and was loved deeply in return.
Ethel will be remembered for her zest for life, her kindness and generosity, and her gift of hospitality. She was always baking a cake! She brightened our days with her sense humor and laughter. There will never be another Ethel!
While Ethel loved flowers, St Jude is an organization near to her heart. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St Jude in Ethel’s memory. https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Flora Funeral Chapel with Pastor John Collins and Pastor Ronald Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.