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BORN
1941
DIED
2009
Karen Adams Obituary
Funeral: 7 p.m. Thursday at Wedgwood Baptist Church. Interment will be at 9 a.m. Friday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Alpine Funeral Home and 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Wedgwood Baptist Church, 5522 Whitman Ave., Fort Worth.
Memorials: If desired, donations may be made to Wedgwood Baptist Church Children's Ministry.
Karen was born April 10, 1941, to Clarence Willoughby and Irene Ellis Willoughby in Shawnee, Okla. She grew up in Shawnee where her parents ran Independence Street Greenhouse. She attended Shawnee High School where she was active in the National Honor Society. After graduation from high school she graduated at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee.
Karen was a member of Wedgwood Baptist Church where she was active in Children's Ministries. She was a legal secretary for Haynes and Boone LLP for the past 15 years.
Karen was preceded in death by her mother and father, both sets of grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles.
Survivors: Her loving husband of 42 years, James Adams; sisters, Janice McCalip and husband, Floyd, Margie Sherry and husband, Gene; brother, Tom Willoughby; nieces, Jana McCalip, Rhonda Johnson, Cherry Willoughby, Debbie Morgan; nephews, Tazz Willoughby and wife, Jen, James and John Morgan; many relatives and friends; and a loving church family.
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Beverly & Darrell Mouser
July 27, 2009
James, Darrell and I were very saddened to hear about Karen. I know you miss her greatly. I know you feel the peace of God every moment of the day. She was a delight to work for several years ago. We have been praying for you in your time of need.
Miss Jana McCalip
July 6, 2009
Karen was a wonderful aunt who was always very thoughtful and cared much about everyone she knew. I will miss her and I am praying for you James that the peace of God will reign over you!
John Morgan
June 29, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tricia Jernigan
June 27, 2009
Karen was a wonderful woman who made sure that our 1st grade Sunday school class was taken care of each week. She always made sure that any child was contacted by a postcard or phone call if they had been absent. Most of all, she was an encourager to me. She loved our children at church. Karen will be missed!
V. Lois (Adams) Byrd
June 26, 2009
Karen Adams was a great sister-in-law. SHE is the one who made each family-time together successful and enjoyable by all her thoughtfulness, consideration, and planning. She is now being rewarded in Heaven by her Heavenly Father for the rest of eternity. Part of those rewards are peace, joy, and perfect health.
Karen and James, April 2009
June 25, 2009
Sue Gilley
June 25, 2009
James, I am so sorry to hear about Karen, she was a wonderful virtuous woman and will be greatly missed. Love Sue Gilley
10: Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11: The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12: She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13: She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14: She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15: She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16: She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17: She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18: She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. 19: She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20: She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21: She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22: She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 23: Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 24: She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 25: Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26: She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27: She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 28: Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 29: Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30: Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31: Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates" (Prov. 31).
June 25, 2009
James,
Our prayers thoughts are with you and your family. We loved Karen, and we will miss her.
Laura, Miguel Quintanar
June 25, 2009
James we are sorry to hear about your loss of Karen . Our prayers are with you. Bill & Jo Abbott
June 24, 2009
James, Janice, Margie, and Tom,
I was saddened to learn of Karen'd death. I know, James, her absence leaves a huge hole in your heart that will take a long time to heal. Janice, Margie, and Tom, losing a sister can be like losing a part of yourself. Karen and I had been good friends for many, many years. I spent many wonderful weekends with all of you so I have a specially warm feeling in my heart towards you. Please know that my prayers will be with each of you today, tomorrow, and for many weeks to come. . . . Tracye Wilson Cox, Muskogee, OK
CATHY KOEN
June 24, 2009
JUNE 24, 2009
WE AT EWELL AUTO SERVICE TRULY SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. I KNOW THAT KAREN IS IN GOD'S WONDERFUL HOUSE AND WE KNOW YOU WE SORELY MISS HER. YOU WILL SEE HER AGAIN. SHE WAS TRULY A NICE LADY. IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO FOR YOU JAMES LET US KNOW.
THE STAFF AT EWELL AUTO SERVICE.
I AM TRULY GLAD I GOT TO KNOW KAREN
CATHY AT EWELL.
Rim Brisson
June 24, 2009
James we are so sorry for your loss...Please know that out thoughts and prayers are with you....Tim and Lynn Brisson
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