Jennifer Lynne Adkins was born in San Antonio on April 17, 1970 and slipped from our loving arms into the hands of God on August 31, 2018. She was preceded in passing by her brother and close partner-in-crime in numerous childhood adventures, Steven Anthony.
A 1988 graduate of Churchill High School in San Antonio, she also attended Incarnate Word College. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Gregory Scott Adkins; beloved son and daughter, Jackson and Hayden; mother, Sylvia M. Cantu; and brother, Julian Cantu. She is also survived by her beloved aunt, Gloria McAllister (Mike) of California and sister-in-law, Robin Adkins Metcalf (Shane) of Oklahoma. In addition, she is survived by her father, Rudy Cantu (Sheri) and their children David and Rose of San Antonio; as well as numerous aunts, cousins and other family members, and her cuddly canine buddy, Newman, who even now expects her to walk through the door.
A true testament to her nurturing and caring nature is evidenced by the question posed by the nursing staff to her husband, “Who is she … where does she work?” because of the tremendous outpouring of love demonstrated by the countless number of friends who visited to pray with family or simply pay their respects. The answer is simple. She was a caring daughter, loving wife, devoted mother and fierce friend, known as much for her positive attitude as for her infectious laugh. Her extended family were all the Howe schools and the community which she so loved and to which she contributed so much of her time and effort. She impacted and influenced a great number of people and was loved by all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church located at 810 N. Denny Street (Hwy 5) in Howe TX. Chaplain Tom Medley will officiate. The family will receive family and friends immediately following. In lieu of flowers, an education fund has been set up for the children. Checks can be made to Edward Jones – Adkins Education Fund and sent to 211 N. Fannin Avenue, Denison TX 75020.
Services are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory, 637 W. Van Alstyne, Pkwy. Van Alstyne, TX; 75495. 903-482-5225.