Mary Free Akin

Mary Akin, 89, of New London, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at her home.

Mary was born December 27, 1935 in Georgia to the late James Free and the late Ruby Free. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Akin, sister, Ruth Tackett, brother, George Free, brother, Grady Free, and brother, James Free.

Mary loved spending time working in her yard, relaxing in her flower garden, and watching the birds. She was also an avid crafter, having painted many beautiful pieces for her family, friends, and craft shows in past years.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be on Saturday at 2:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel in Albemarle officiated by Kendell Cameron, Pastor for First Baptist Church of Albemarle. Burial will follow at the New London Cemetery at 331 Spring Street, New London.

She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Vone) Purser; her sister, Joyce Whisnant; her grandchildren, Lindsay Hanners and Ashley Bullin; and her great-grandchildren, Addison Bullin and Jackson Bullin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Albemarle NC.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Akin family.