Born November 25, 1933 to Joseph Issac and Alma Elizabeth Fry, Deloris Irene Fry grew up in northeastern Oklahoma and was quite proud of her Cherokee Indian heritage. In 1951 after completing high school she married Thomas Franklin Adkins and gave life to three sons; David Wayne Adkins of Round Rock, Texas, Carl Dane Adkins of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Thomas Lane Adkins of Burleson, Texas. She later married Alvah Albert Nilson and continued to raise her three boys into manhood. “Granny” was first a good daughter, then mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. She proved to always be a great friend and hostess always providing for the needs of her guests. Deloris is survived by her late life partner Lester Stanford of Burleson, three sons David, Carl, and Tom; three granddaughters Melissa, Alicia, and Tracy, as well as two great grand children Emma and Jet and their entire families. Memorial services are planned for 2:00 pm on April 25, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Burleson. There will be a reception forgoing the service for gathered family and friends.
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David and family, Please know that our hearts are with all of you. We know how difficult it is to lose your last parent. As you heal in the coming months, please know that you are loved. I hope you will enjoy sharing beautiful memories.
David and family, Please know that our hearts are with all of you. We know how difficult it is to lose your last parent. As you heal in the coming months, please know that you are loved. I hope you will enjoy sharing beautiful memories.
She was a special person in my life.
She was a special person in my life.
David and family – Please know that we are sending love and strength during this difficult time – always cherish the wonderful memories – the funny moments and stories that came from your Mom – Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
David and family – Please know that we are sending love and strength during this difficult time – always cherish the wonderful memories – the funny moments and stories that came from your Mom – Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Adkins family – extending our sympathies to you at this time of loss and sadness. A part of your mom will always remain with you as you remember her and the love she gave you. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many.
Adkins family – extending our sympathies to you at this time of loss and sadness. A part of your mom will always remain with you as you remember her and the love she gave you. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many.
Deloris was the best mother in law. She taught me how to play Scrabble. She, Irene and I would play scrabble all night. 3 day weekends were spent with her and JC Boyles. She was a good friend.