Reona's legacy will continue to live on through seven children; one son Johnnie Akins, six daughters Linda Williams (John), Annie Crawford and Verlean Akins of Starkville MS; Victoria Hill (Gary), JoAnn Ezell of Arlington, TX and Nicole Akins of Ft. Worth TX; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.