Clarine Brimer Akridge , 80, of Nacogdoches, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016, in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Bob Whitehead officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in San Augustine County.

Ms. Akridge was born March 16, 1935, in the Zavalla Community of Angelina County, to Earl Brimer and Margaret Jones Brimer. In 1949, she married Virgil E. Akridge. Together, they raised nine children. Ms. Akridge loved her family and friends. Her favorite pastimes included playing Bingo and gardening.

She is survived by
Daughters:
Odell Renfro and husband, Tommy, of Chireno
Pat King and husband, Floyd, of Lufkin
Margaret Teets and husband, Ronnie, of Corrigan

Sons:
Carl Akridge and wife, Donna, of Martinsville
Harlan Akridge and wife, Terrie, of Aiken
Virgil Akridge and wife, Lucia, of El Paso
Jim Akridge of Lufkin

Son-in-law: David Jinkins

26 Grandchildren

40 Great Grandchildren

6 Great Great Grandchildren

A host of other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband of 55 years: Virgil Akridge
Daughter: Ruby Jinkins
Son: Ricky Akridge
Parents: Earl Brimer and Margaret Jones Brimer
Brothers: Walter Brimer, Buck Brimer, Joe Brimer, Bill Brimer
Sisters: Evelyn Foster, Louise Oates

Pallbearers will be Jamie Jinkins, Michael Jinkins, Jerrod Jinkins, Floyd King Jr., Stephen King and Charles Williams.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Melrose Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 632672, Nacogdoches, Texas 75963.