Betty D. Adams, age 79 of Campbellsville, KY, daughter of the late John R. Jones and Sarah Frances Stapleton Jones, was born February 7, 1939 in Knifley, KY. She was called home to our Lord at 10:45 A.M., Friday, March 9, 2018 at Campbellsville Nursing & Rehab Center.
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. Over the years, Betty worked at McMahan’s Shoe Store, Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville, and Collins Drug Store in Columbia, KY.
Betty united in marriage to David Kenneth Adams on August 6, 1955.
She is survived by one son: Rodger Adams and wife, Janet, of Campbellsville; 2 grandchildren: Dustin Adams and wife, Amanda; Holly Tackett and husband, Brian of Campbellsville; 5 great-grandchildren; Chase Adams, Brylee Adams, Carli Tackett, Eden Adams, and Sadie Adams; two brothers: James Jones and wife, Pat of Campbellsville and Jerry Jones and wife, Barbara of Knifley; four sisters; Bernece Beard of Knifley, Carol Greer of Russell Springs, Ellen Foster and husband, Mike of Campbellsville, and Barbara Feese of Columbia; long-time special friend, Clara Durham of Campbellsville; multiple nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends survive.
She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister: Johnny Jones and Paula McKinley.
Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family effortlessly and unconditionally. Her generosity and love for them knew no bounds. She was a woman of faith and cherished all the simple things life offered. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, shell hunting at the beach, and spending time with loved ones. Family gatherings were always full of stories and plenty of laughter and love. She touched the lives of many with her generous spirit, compassion, and selflessness. Anyone who met her, loved her. She always had a way of making you feel loved and worthwhile. There was always magic in her touch and sunshine in her smile. She will be dearly missed by all. She will forever be our steel magnolia.
Visitation: Monday, March 12, 2018 beginning at 4:00 P.M. CST at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 12:00 P.M. CST/1:00 P.M. EST, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, by Bro. Rob Hughes.
Interment: Robinson Chapel Cemetery at Knifley, KY.
Pallbearers: Joey Curry, Mark Jones, Jack Beard, David Armer, Jason Grant, Eric Jones & Kevin Foster
Honorary Pallbearers: Johnny Beard, Russell Beard, David Beard, Dennis Beard, Robert Beard, Greg Jones & Wally Feese
