Margaret Murray Adkins

Margaret Murray Adkins, 96, died Aug.3rd at Peabody Manor after a long illness.

Born in Osaka, Japan of missionary parents, she moved to Santa Monica CA in 1922 where she attended Santa Monica High School. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Mount Holyoke College in 1929 she took post graduate work at Harvard and Stanford and worked as a clinical psychologist. Margaret married the late Robert Withnell Adkins in l936. After raising their family in Santa Monica they lived in Aspen, CO, Rocky Hill, NJ, Ithaca, NY, and Bloomington, IN. Margaret moved to Neenah, WI in 1993 upon the death of her husband. Always an avid traveler, Margaret visited all continents including Antarctica. Margaret strongly believed in charity and gave generously. Among her main areas of concern were the Humane Society , wildlife conservation, Planned Parenthood and Indian and African-American health and education. Her wide range of interests included current affairs, women’s issues, gardening , bridge and a passion for dogs. Margaret is survived by her daughters, Jean Kahl and Kerrith Jones of Neenah , her son Dr. David Adkins of West Plains, MO , brother Dr. William Murray, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A family memorial service will be held in Cedar Rapids, IA.