Kathryn (Kathy) Yates Adkins, 58, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away March 5, 2012 of the late Jake and Margy Yates. Kathy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County.

She loved playing cards, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.

Kathy is survived by her loving husband Ronnie D. Adkins of 33 years.

In addition, to her husband, Kathy is survived by her son, Kevin D. Adkins of Mechanicsville, MD., Mother-in-Law Martha Adkins of Mineral, VA, siblings; Chris Yates of Morganza, MD., Tracey Yates of Clements, MD., Joey Yates(Beth) of Leonardtown, MD. Uncles John B. Yates (Patsy) of Clements, MD., Donald Clarke of Mechanicsville, MD. Aunts, Jeannette Foley of North Palm Beach, FL., Linda Williams of Loveville, MD., Donie Alvey (Jackie), Georgia Nelson and Winnie Kopacko of Clements, MD. 10 nephews, 5 nieces, 4 great-nephews, 1 great-niece and many cousins.

The Family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD., for Kathy's Life Celebration on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 PM with prayers recited at 6:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 10, 2012 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD at 10:00 AM with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be; Dale Yates, Joey Vallandingham, Timmy Yates, John Bowen, Darren Alvey, Roy Williams, and Kenny Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Hospice of St. Mary's County, P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.