of Little Rock, AR

March 30, 1937 - March 7, 2026

Doris Helena Akers 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Helena was born March 30, 1937, in Covington, Tennessee.

Helena believed that ''all things are possible to him who believes.'' Mark 9:23.

She retired from AT&T, where she served in various management roles. Having served as chairman of the American Businesswomen's Association; and was a member of the AT&T Pioneers.

Helena was a soloist and choir member of First Baptist Church of North Little Rock for many years; and later was a member of St. James United Methodist Church in Little Rock.

Mrs. Akers is survived by her son, Paul Akers and wife Lori of Bryant, Arkansas; her sister, Sherry Phillips and husband Drew of Little Rock, Arkansas; her grandson, Benton Akers of Bryant, Arkansas; granddaughters, Macie Barnes and husband Ben of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Mary Morton of Charlotte, North Carolina; great-grandchildren, Marley and Maxine Morton; a nephew Dustin Ervin; and a number of other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Kay Ervin, a brother, Brady Ervin and wife Ginger; and a sister, Beverly Ann Kerr.

Funeral will be 11:00am, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the chapel of Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, with Chaplain Nathan Davis officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:30am. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com