Charlotte Marie (Kackmeister) Adkins (1942-2021), daughter of Walter and Mina Kackmeister, was born and raised near Mission in Todd County, South Dakota.
Charlotte attended high school in Mission, where she worked as a secretary after graduation.
In the summer of 1962, Charlotte married Jim Adkins and moved to Cass County, Missouri. In her initial years of marriage, she devoted time to her children, also working as a playground supervisor and real estate agent. Charlotte spent many years as a bookkeeper and office manager in the propane business. She enjoyed working outdoors and spent countless hours landscaping and beautifying her home and garden.
Charlotte is survived by her husband, Jim Adkins, her four children, Sherri Beasley (Dale), Jim Adkins (Jenny), Todd Adkins, and Amy Heath (Jay), 8 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Cremation. A private family celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri.