Josephine Stewart -Jo- Adkins, age 72, of Pleasant Valley, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 31, 2007, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born November 2, 1935, in Rowan County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late William and Pearl Sloan Stewart. Jo is survived by her husband of 54 years, Paul Adkins, whom she wed June 27, 1953, and her daughter, Samantha Gottler and husband Dean of Lexington, Kentucky. Her son, Winford Paul Adkins, Jr., preceded her in death on June 7, 1980. Jo was an employee of Jerry-s Restaurant for over 40 years and enjoyed reading and watching U.K. basketball games. She was a member of the First Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Pastor Allan Hutchinson and Pastor Matthew Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Brown Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dean Gottler, Matthew Richardson, Teddy Wright, Bob Wright, Johnny Thompson, and Tony DeHart. Visitation is after 5 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. Visitation: Thursday, January 3, 2008, after 5 p.m. Funeral: Friday, January 4, 2008, at 11a.m. Interment: Brown Cemetery