Myrtle Irene Adkins, 80 of Indianapolis passed away on May 21, 2013. She was born January 15, 1933 in Terre Haute, IN to Henry Harrison and Lelia Ruth Green Adkins. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Shirley Adkins. Surviving to cherish her memory are her son, Bill Adkins, daughter, Shirlene (Terry) Harton, daughter-in-law, Jeanine Adkins, sister, Myrna Brokaw and 2 grandsons, Jeremy (Jessica) and Ryan Adkins.
Irene enjoyed life to the fullest. She enjoyed bowling, golf, traveling, playing Nintendo and Wii and gardening. She was quick with a smile and a laugh.
Friends may call from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Entombment will follow in Washington Park East Cemetery. Friends may sign Irene's online guest registry at www.flannerbuchanan.com.