Vicki Lynn Adkins, 75 of Warrensburg, Missouri and Merritt Island, Florida passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Arbors at Harmony Gardens in Warrensburg.

Vicki was born October 9, 1945 in Richland, Washington, daughter of Maurice J. and Marjorie S. Smith.  She graduated from Columbia High School, now known as Richland High School.  She was united in marriage to Joel Richard Adkins on October 9, 1964 in Richland.  The couple made their home in Richland briefly, prior to moving to Oregon.  They would eventually reside in Seattle, Washington; Great Falls, Montana and North Pole, Alaska.  They had lived in Warrensburg, Missouri since 2002 and also, at Merritt Island, Florida.  Vicki had worked as an Animal Control Officer for nearly twenty years before retiring.

She served as a Security Officer at Carlson Arena while in Alaska as well as a Court Bailiff in Fairbanks.  Vicki loved most everything involving animals and the outdoors. She showed and raised dogs and horses for many years.  She was President of Equine Rescue for the State of Alaska. She was a Rodeo Princess of Benton County, Washington.  Vicki also enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing.  She was a stock car driver at one time.  She and her husband were  foster parents of 23 children and honorary parents to many more.

Survivors include her loving husband of 56 years, Joel; daughter: Lisa Ernewein (Mark) of Warrensburg, MO; three sons: Bob Prewitt (Betty) of Chickamauga, Georgia; Jack Adkins (Katie) of Merritt Island, FL; and Jeffery Adkins (Shawna) of Bend, OR; two brothers: James Smith of Pasco, WA and Brian Smith (Tamara Lawson) of Spearfish, SD; eight grandchildren: Kayla Piper (Brandis) of Salem, OR; Savannah Swanson (Jerrad) of Lincoln, NE; Elizabeth Ernewein of Warrensburg, MO; Jamic Adkins of Birmingham, England; McKinley Adkins of Bend, OR; Chloe Tipton, Derek Adkins and Bowen Adkins, all of Merritt Island, FL. Three great grandchildren: Adelaide Piper, Maeve Swanson and Breccan Swanson.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Due to COVID, the family will arrange for a Celebration of Life Service at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Memorial Contributions may be left to The Longest Day Alzheimer's Assoc. in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net