Carole Jean (nee Farran) of Loveland. Beloved wife of Joseph Cooper Akers Jr. Loving mother of Michelle (Tim) McPhail, and Suzanne Akers. Dear Sister of the late Joyce Parsons. Devoted daughter of the late William and Antoinette (nee Rouvier) Farran. Also survived by niece, Leslie Young, and great nephew, Dante' Wier. December 2, 2011 at age 84. In Lieu of flowers donations may be directed to American Diabetes Association, P.O Box 13067 Alexandria, VA 22312