Dorothy A. Adams: 1940 – 2010
Dorothy A. Adams, 69, a resident of Churubusco and widow of D. Lyle Adams, passed away at 1:05 a. m. on Thursday, February 18, 2010, at her residence. She had been in declining health since 2005.
Mrs. Adams was born on March 3, 1940 in Noble County, a daughter of Dale F. and LaVelda K. “Betty” (Keller) McCoy. She spent her formative years in Green Township, and graduated from Churubusco High School in 1958.
On March 24, 1962 she was married in Ari to D. Lyle Adams. The couple spent much of their married lives on the family dairy farm in Eel River Township in Allen County, where she assisted her husband until moving to Churubusco in 1991. She had also been employed as a quality control worker at Noble Wire near Albion for six years, retiring in 2005.
She attended the Ari Church of God, east of Churubusco. Always known as a person who enjoyed helping other people, she loved her dog “Max,” enjoyed the farm livestock, and most especially loved and cherished her family.
Mr. Adams preceded her in death on June 15, 2004.
The surviving relatives include her sons Doug (Sherry) Adams, Rod (Pam) Adams, and Scott (Sheila) Adams, all of Churubusco; her mother LaVelda K. McCoy of Avilla; two sisters Jenniamae (Paul) King of Butler and Hermione (Ralph) Stanley of Churubusco; a brother W. Roger (Joan) McCoy of Larwill; her grandchildren Kyle (Kristin) Knott, Tasha Knott, Kristi Adams, and Hannah Adams; and two great-grandchildren Aniston Knott and Tucker Knott.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her father and by a granddaughter Abigail Susan Adams.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Monday, February 22, 2010, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Carroll McNutt, pastor of Ari Church of God, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 2 to 5 p. m. on Sunday, or one hour prior to the service Monday.
Private interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, Huntertown.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 636, Columbia City, IN 46725
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February 18th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
My heart and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. It’s easy to see she was the jewel in the family crown.
Deepest sympathy,
Nicole Rouviere and family
February 18th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
We will miss Dorthy very much, may she rest in peace.
February 19th, 2010 at 9:10 am
Doug, Sherry and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
Shannon England-Young
February 19th, 2010 at 10:12 am
Dort
you have only been gone a day and I really miss you.
The boys are so good. They were there for you when you needed them. You know I will never forget you
Love you lots.
February 19th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Dearest family,
May the Lord be with all of you during this difficult time. Dorothy will always be remembered for her kind heart and her caring ways for others
In love and prayer,
Aunt Lucy (Keller) Green
February 19th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Grandma Dorothy,
I am so honored that I had the priveledge of getting to know you. I really enjoyed our chats during Tucker’s baseball games. You will be greatly missed yet greatly remembered.
Kim Cochran
February 19th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
We are so sorry. We know that Dorothy had some very tough times which were hard for the rest of the family to watch and experience with her. We trust God is comforting each of you in a special way. May you know His peace and joy as you celebrate her life and love.
Phil & Kathy
February 19th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Dear Family,
Praise God for his comfort at this time and in knowing that Dorothy is in His presence for the word says that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
I know there is a void here on earth for she will surely be missed.
I will remember the good times and laughs we’ve had over the years. I pray that peace will be your portion as you celebrate her life.
I am so sorry that we will miss this celebration although, our prayers and thoughts are with you in the days to come.
We love you family,
Richard and Sandra (Keller)Osterman
February 19th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Dorothy will be remembered as an old friend. She was always a caring, giving, loving person. We were friends in high school spending time together then. Your children will always remember you as we will with love. The angels will surely welcome you as you entered into His kingdom. Love and our sympathy to those left behind. Bud and Lora Bridegan
February 19th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, know we love you
Cousin
Judy Fahrner and Family
February 20th, 2010 at 1:46 am
Rod, Scott, Doug and family,
In growing up, I remember when your mom would drive the school bus. I also remember the one Easter Sunrise service we had at your family farm and your dad and mom had placed 3 large crosses on the one hill. It was a neat day. She was a very hard worker. She will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. –Cheryl Guiff
February 20th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
LaVelda, Roger, Jennia Mae, Hermione McCoy & Family of Dorothy Adams
I am sorry not to be with you at this time but I am in NC with Carol for a couple weeks. May God be with all of you, comfort you and strengthen you in the loss of Dorothy. Hope to see you all when the weather is better. With Love, Maxine
February 20th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Adams family:
We are so sorry we can’t be there. I will miss talking to Dorthy on the phone. We will miss Dorthy at our grand-daughter’s Kristi functions.
We know Dorthy is in the presence of God and out of pain. You are all in our prayers.
Don and Bev
February 21st, 2010 at 2:21 pm
I worked with Dorothy at Noble wire,she was always very kind and understanding I enjoyed the conversations we had and the times I got to share with her. You are all in my prayers.
Lisa
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:08 am
I worked with her and Hermie for many years at Lyall. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone.
She will be missed but not forgotten.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Rod, Gloria and I are so sorry for your loss. We usually saw your mom when we came back to Busco, and she was always so nice to talk to.
Our prayers are with you.
Jerry