Janis E. Adkins

Janis E. Adkins (nee Kochis), 77, of Vermilion, died Friday, June 13, 2025 in her home.She was born March 5, 1948 in Elyria and was a 1966 graduate of Elyria High School. She was a retired special education aide from Elyria City Schools and for over 20 years provided day care in her home.Janis was a member of Harbourtown Community Church where she shared her love for the Lord with her family. She often spent her time embracing nature, planting hundreds of flowers every year, watching birds, and feeding the local wildlife. She was a creative soul and made beautiful jewelry through her passion for arts and crafts. In her life Janis touched the hearts of many and was a firm foundation for the Adkins family.Janis is survived by her husband of 58 years, Albert; daughter, Kelly (Keith) Edwards of Etters, Pennsylvania; son, Jeremy (Becca) Adkins of South Amherst; grandchildren, Ashleigh and Brianna Little, Chance Horton and Michael (Morgan), Collin and Tyler Adkins; great-granddaughters, A'miyah Spencer, A'layna Little, and Emery (on the way); brothers, Keith (Marcia) and Denny Kochis; sister, Judi (John) Smith; brothers-in-law, Chilton (Linda) and Jimmy (Missy) Adkins; sisters-in-law, Patsy Workman and Judy (Walt) Shafer; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Evelyn Kochis; brother-in-law, Donny Adkins; and great-granddaughter, Everleigh.Friends will be received Friday, June 20, 2025 from 1 p.m. until the time of a 3 p.m. service in Harbourtown Community Church, 873 State Street, Vermilion.Arrangements are in the care of Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elyria.For online condolences, visit www.dickenfuneralhome.com