Margaret Adams Obituary

Margaret Malcom Adams
Feb. 23, 1915 - Oct. 16, 2013
Jackson, GA- Margaret Malcom Adams, age 98, of Jackson died Wednesday October 16, 2013 at her residence. She was born February 23, 1915 in Walton County, daughter of the late William and Ida Rogers Malcom. She received her education in Walton County, after high school, she attended the Monroe Commercial School and was employed with the United States Civil Service Commission in Washington, DC. She was predeased by her husband of 62 years Rufus Adams, who died in January 2004. She was a homemaker and member of the Jackson United Methodist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Ben Garland, of Macon, GA , Anne and Sandy Atkinson, of Granite Falls, WA; five grandchildren, Ben Garland and Sarah of Decatur, GA, Jim Garland and Sophie of Thomasville, GA, Beth Tucker and Kent of Atlanta, GA, Kevin Atkinson and Sandy of San Diego, CA, Craig Atkinson and Rachel of Minneapolis, MN, six great grandchildren, Ben and Maggie Tucker, Josephine and Benjamin Garland III, Pierce and Louie Garland. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
The family wishes to thank the compassionate and faithful caregivers Sarah Allen, Martha Douglas, Contensial Head, and Bernice Myricks, Vanika Strickland, Josephine Upshaw, Carrie White, Lillie Williams, and Carolyn Ward for their loving care.
Funeral Services for Margaret Malcom Adams will be Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Jackson United Methodist Church. Dr. Phil DeMore and Dr. John Brantley will officiate. Interment will be in the Jackson City Cemetery.
Those desiring may make a contribution to the Jackson United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1880, Jackson, GA 30233 in memory of Mrs. Adams or Rufus Adams 4H Club Scholarship, 206 S. Mulberry St., Jackson, GA 30233

Published by The Telegraph from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19, 2013.
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To the Adams family, may God comfort you and bring you peace during this time of bereavement.

October 19, 2013

May our Creator give you comfort during this time of sorrow. Many people are emotionally and spiritually strengthen after reading the Scriptures to learn their love one is no longer suffering. (Genesis 3:19)

Malone Family

October 19, 2013

My sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Mrs. Adams. You can be sure that god will not forget all the faith and love she showed throughout her life. (Hebrews 6:10)

L Brown

October 19, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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October 19, 2013

So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of need. (2 Cor 1:3-5)

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October 19, 2013

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time

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