Betty Adams

Betty Adams was born on July 4, 1938 in Decaturville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Fred and Molly Walker Gordon.

On February 22, 1955, she was united in marriage to David Edward Adams, who preceded his wife in death on November 6, 1995.

Mrs. Adams worked as a seamstress for Clifton Manufacturing. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church in Clifton, Tennessee and enjoyed going to the Amish Community.

Betty Adams departed this life on January 17, 2026 in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 87 years, 6 months, and 13 days.

She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Kay Pevahouse, Teresa Faye Warren (Petey), Pamela Sue Bridges, Geneva Ann Hurt (Charlie), and Paula Joyce Adams; son, Gary Lynn Adams (Kim); sister, Wanda Faye Caperton; grandchildren, Sedrick Pevahouse, Shelly Bridges, Lee Adams, Jeremy Warren, Kyle Adams, and Molly Mills; and great grandchildren, Kendall Pevahouse, Rosy Adams, Easton Adams, Drake Warren, Brenlie Bridges, and Madison Bridges.

In addition to her husband and parents, Betty was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Wayne Adams; brothers, Bobby Gordon, Clifford Gordon, L.G. Gordon, Roy T. Gordon, James Thomas Gordon, and William Guy Gordon; sisters, Lockie Roberts, Rixie Blount, Della Boyd, Lella Mae Gordon, and Martha Gordon; and grandchildren, Timothy Dewayne (Tojo) Pevahouse and Charles David Adams.