Willene Adams, 91 years, passed to heaven on February 23, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, MO.
Willene was born November 24, 1921 in Dolph, Arkansas to Rev. Benjamin Nelson and Zelma Elizabeth (Hively) Hall.
On June 17, 1938 in Augusta, KS., Willene and Charley Adams were united in marriage and to this union six children were born.
Willene was a resident of the Goodhope community for most of her life.
Willene was a Christian and a charter member of the Red Bank Baptist Church. She worked with the Ava and Plainview Headstart programs and also taught Adult Education in Ava. She enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle, and quilting. Willene was well known for always loving to cool her feet in the water wherever her travels took her. Willene was also known for her homemade rolls that everyone in the family enjoyed on many occasions. She loved to sing and play gospel music.
Willene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charley, a son and daughter -in-law Chuck and Elaine Adams and a daughter Wilma Fossett and two sisters.
Willene is survived by her children, Howard and Phyllis Adams, Springfield,MO, Irene and Roger Swearengin, Ava, MO, Robert and Angie Adams, Ava, Stanley and Dottie Adams, Horseshoe Bend, AR, David and Debbie Adams, Purcell, MO, Adrian and Wanda Adams of Porterville, CA. Also surviving is a Son-in-law Lawrence Fossett of Los Osis, CA, 23 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and a few great-great grandchildren; two sisters Maxine Lirley, Ava and Lynn Halcomb, Wichita, KS, one brother & wife, Galen and Rowena Hall, Corona Del Mar, CA along with several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Willene will be Thursday , February 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating will be Rev. Lee Hampton and Rev. James Orick.
Willene was born November 24, 1921 in Dolph, Arkansas to Rev. Benjamin Nelson and Zelma Elizabeth (Hively) Hall.
On June 17, 1938 in Augusta, KS., Willene and Charley Adams were united in marriage and to this union six children were born.
Willene was a resident of the Goodhope community for most of her life.
Willene was a Christian and a charter member of the Red Bank Baptist Church. She worked with the Ava and Plainview Headstart programs and also taught Adult Education in Ava. She enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle, and quilting. Willene was well known for always loving to cool her feet in the water wherever her travels took her. Willene was also known for her homemade rolls that everyone in the family enjoyed on many occasions. She loved to sing and play gospel music.
Willene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charley, a son and daughter -in-law Chuck and Elaine Adams and a daughter Wilma Fossett and two sisters.
Willene is survived by her children, Howard and Phyllis Adams, Springfield,MO, Irene and Roger Swearengin, Ava, MO, Robert and Angie Adams, Ava, Stanley and Dottie Adams, Horseshoe Bend, AR, David and Debbie Adams, Purcell, MO, Adrian and Wanda Adams of Porterville, CA. Also surviving is a Son-in-law Lawrence Fossett of Los Osis, CA, 23 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and a few great-great grandchildren; two sisters Maxine Lirley, Ava and Lynn Halcomb, Wichita, KS, one brother & wife, Galen and Rowena Hall, Corona Del Mar, CA along with several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Willene will be Thursday , February 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating will be Rev. Lee Hampton and Rev. James Orick.
Willene Adams, 91 years, passed to heaven on February 23, 2013 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, MO.
Willene was born November 24, 1921 in Dolph, Arkansas to Rev. Benjamin Nelson and Zelma Elizabeth (Hively) Hall.
On June 17, 1938 in Augusta, KS., Willene and Charley Adams were united in marriage and to this union six children were born.
Willene was a resident of the Goodhope community for most of her life.
Willene was a Christian and a charter member of the Red Bank Baptist Church. She worked with the Ava and Plainview Headstart programs and also taught Adult Education in Ava. She enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle, and quilting. Willene was well known for always loving to cool her feet in the water wherever her travels took her. Willene was also known for her homemade rolls that everyone in the family enjoyed on many occasions. She loved to sing and play gospel music.
Willene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charley, a son and daughter -in-law Chuck and Elaine Adams and a daughter Wilma Fossett and two sisters.
Willene is survived by her children, Howard and Phyllis Adams, Springfield,MO, Irene and Roger Swearengin, Ava, MO, Robert and Angie Adams, Ava, Stanley and Dottie Adams, Horseshoe Bend, AR, David and Debbie Adams, Purcell, MO, Adrian and Wanda Adams of Porterville, CA. Also surviving is a Son-in-law Lawrence Fossett of Los Osis, CA, 23 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and a few great-great grandchildren; two sisters Maxine Lirley, Ava and Lynn Halcomb, Wichita, KS, one brother & wife, Galen and Rowena Hall, Corona Del Mar, CA along with several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Willene will be Thursday , February 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating will be Rev. Lee Hampton and Rev. James Orick.
Willene was born November 24, 1921 in Dolph, Arkansas to Rev. Benjamin Nelson and Zelma Elizabeth (Hively) Hall.
On June 17, 1938 in Augusta, KS., Willene and Charley Adams were united in marriage and to this union six children were born.
Willene was a resident of the Goodhope community for most of her life.
Willene was a Christian and a charter member of the Red Bank Baptist Church. She worked with the Ava and Plainview Headstart programs and also taught Adult Education in Ava. She enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle, and quilting. Willene was well known for always loving to cool her feet in the water wherever her travels took her. Willene was also known for her homemade rolls that everyone in the family enjoyed on many occasions. She loved to sing and play gospel music.
Willene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charley, a son and daughter -in-law Chuck and Elaine Adams and a daughter Wilma Fossett and two sisters.
Willene is survived by her children, Howard and Phyllis Adams, Springfield,MO, Irene and Roger Swearengin, Ava, MO, Robert and Angie Adams, Ava, Stanley and Dottie Adams, Horseshoe Bend, AR, David and Debbie Adams, Purcell, MO, Adrian and Wanda Adams of Porterville, CA. Also surviving is a Son-in-law Lawrence Fossett of Los Osis, CA, 23 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and a few great-great grandchildren; two sisters Maxine Lirley, Ava and Lynn Halcomb, Wichita, KS, one brother & wife, Galen and Rowena Hall, Corona Del Mar, CA along with several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Willene will be Thursday , February 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m. at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 till 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating will be Rev. Lee Hampton and Rev. James Orick.
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