Carla S. (Cox) Adkins age 52 passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024.  She was born March 1, 1972, in Columbus, Ohio.  She was a member of the auxiliary and the color guard at Reynoldsburg VFW Post #9743.  Attended Crosswalk Church. She was a buckeye fan, painted, did cross stitch, loved lighthouses and going to the beach with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Nancy and Roy Cox, brother-in-law, Jay Adkins.  Carla is survived by her husband of 21 years, James Adkins, mother-in-law. Marylee Smith (Ray Daigle), father-in-law, Robert Adkins, sister and brother-in-law Deborah and David Stephens, brother-in-law Allen and Marion Adkins, brother-in-law Bobby Dean, daughter and son-in-law Stephanie and Robert Staten, sons Michael (Andrea), Carl Adkins, James Adkins; grandchildren Cameron, Makenzie, Aubriana, Olivia, Harper, Ashton; nieces and nephews Nina, Sheila, Devin, Brittany, Anastasia, Devontae, Christopher, Jordan, Jace, Jaxon, Bentley, Leah, Xavier, Iyana; many family and friends.  Funeral services Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 7:00 PM EVANS FUNERAL HOME 4171 E. Livingston Ave. where friends may call from 5:00 PM until time of service. Pastor Ian Hayes officiating.