Georgene ‘Gigi’ ‘George’ Adkins
Georgene “Gigi” “George” Adkins, 66, of Bradenton and formerly of Anna Maria Island, died Jan. 27.
She was born July 8, 1955, and moved to Florida in 1990.
Mrs. Adkins blessed people with her sense of humor and love of life, embraced living to the fullest and wherever she went family, friends and fun were sure to follow.
She was a Christian, spreading love and kindness through her life. She never met a stranger.
She was a talented artist, a spirited soul and a lover of sunsets, but will be remembered best for her role as mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend.
Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at the pavilion at the Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria. Memorial donations may be made to the Anna Maria Island Art League at islandartleague.org/product/donation/.
Mrs. Adkins is survived by her children, Eric Clark and wife Wendy, Emily Van Leeuwen and husband John, James Adkins and wife Christina; sisters Francene Schoch and Linda Simpson; grandchildren Tristin Negron and husband Carlos, Cameron Conley and James and Sydney Adkins; and many loving family members and friends.
Richard Freeman
Richard Freeman, 73, of Anna Maria, died Feb. 3.
He was born Sept. 20, 1948, in Evanston, Illinois.
Mr. Freeman moved at age 20 with friends to Aspen, Colorado. His love for the mountains grew over the years and he eventually settled outside Caribou Ranch near Nederland, where he operated a sawmill business.
He met his future wife, Pat, and daughter Nikki and moved to Anna Maria in 1989. He obtained a real estate license and became a top producer in island property sales.
His quick wit and many stories along with his friendliness and desire to help others continued over the years. He was well known and loved by many and will be greatly missed.
The family hopes to announce a service and celebration of life at a later date.
Mr. Freeman is survived by his wife of 31 years, Pat; daughter Nikki and husband Bo Kohlmeye; granddaughter Avaya; mother Marsha Freeman; sister Nancy Attia; and brother William.
Mark Romeo
Mark Romeo, 68, of Bradenton Beach, died Feb. 7.
He was born Oct. 25, 1953, in Tampa.
Mr. Romeo operated an irrigation business.
A service for Mr. Romeo will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Bayside Community Church, 6609 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Memorial donations may be made online to Wounded Warrior, support.woundedwarriorproject.org
Mr. Romeo is survived by his three sons, Jason, Justin and Christopher; and granddaughters Emma and Elianna.