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April Adams Obituary
Girdletree-April Rutter Adams, 70, of Girdletree passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at her home.
She was born on April 17, 1944 in Girdletree, a daughter of the late Artis and Helen Rutter.
April spent 30 years as a floral designer in various locations in Maryland and North Carolina. She was a member of Spence Baptist Church in Snow Hill. She had a special love for dogs, and she spent 12 years as showman and breeder for papillons. She was also an avid reader.
She is survived by a sister, Jo Ellen Bynum and her husband Stephen of Girdletree; nieces, Eliza Ellen Sanders, Laura Leigh Plitt, Jessica Jo Rutter, Jaime Leigh Aaron, Helen Elizabeth Bynum, Victoria Grace Bynum, and Margaret Annelise Bynum; a nephew, William Joseph Rutter; a great niece, Grace Ellen Rutter; a great nephew, Adam Jacob Rutter; and sisters-in-law, Teresa Owens of Snow Hill and Connie Rutter of Asheboro, NC.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Milton Berle Rutter and Charles Richard Rutter.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Spence Baptist Church in Snow Hill. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. The Reverends Marc Sanders and Kenneth Elligson will officiate.
In memory of Ms. Adams, memorial contributions may be sent to Spence Baptist Church, 4824 Paw Paw Creek Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863.
Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for April Adams
Debbie Jones
January 8, 2020
Miss you my friend. Miss our long talks on the phone no matter what time it a day it was. Remembering you today as always. Love and miss you April.
January 28, 2015
I'm sorry for your lose. I hope that you can lean among friends in this difficult time. may the sayings of 2 T hessalonans 2:16 comfort you during this difficult time.
Celina Stanelle
January 26, 2015
May the God of comfort be with you
1Corintians 1:2,3
January 20, 2015
Dear Family,
Throw your burdens on God snd he will sustain you ( Psalms 55 : 22 ). Words can not express my heartfelt sympathy.
January 16, 2015
Jo Ellen, so sorry to hear of April's passing. She was like a sister to me when growing up with Charles & Mickey. Walter Wessels
Debbie Jones
January 14, 2015
April my very dear friend I will miss you and our conversations. God has called you home. Heaven has another beautiful angel. My heart aches but I will see you again when the Lord calls me home. With your help God is back in my life. I will always be grateful and honored to call you my friend. Love you my friend and miss you dearly.
April Mariner
January 14, 2015
Jo Ellen, I am so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Know that she is in a better place. If you need anything please don't hesitate to let us know. Your family & you are in my thoughts & prayers.
January 13, 2015
To the family and friends of Ms. April Adams, I am very sorry for your loss and
my heart goes out to you all. I know this may be rough to go through, but you are not alone. Almighty God see's your pain and he has promised to take care of it (Isaiah 65:17). I hope you find true comfort in these words.
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