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Catherine Adams Obituary

VERSAILLES - Catherine Marie Adams, 87, widow of Joseph M. Adams, died April 11, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospice Care Center. A native of Woodford County, she was born April 15, 1922 to the late Ambrose and Odell Littrell Gilkison. Mrs. Adams was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in World War II. She was a long time Executive Secretary at Texas Instruments and was a member of Versailles Baptist Church. Mrs. Adams is survived by, her daughters, Judy Adams, VA, and Joan (Tim) Drury, Hopkinsville; her sons, Jeff (Judy) Adams, Versailles, Jeremy (Beth) Adams, Versailles; her sister, Clarice "Duck" Tincher, Lexington; and her brother, Leonard (Jane) Gilkison, Carlisle; 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph M. Adams, Jr. A special thanks to the Lincoln Unit at Thompson Hood Veterans Center. Funeral services will be Wed at 12:30pm at Clark Funeral Home, Rose Hill with Reverend John Brandon officiating. Burial will follow in the Bluegrass Memorial Gardens. Serving as Casketbearers will be Jeffrey Adams, II, Julye Adams, Will Hagan, Justin Adams, Tim Drury, Willie Wilson, Jeff and Jeremy Adams. Honorary Casketbearers will be her Friendship Sunday School Class, Amy Porch, Jennifer Rhodes, Jana Lancaster, Jessica Adams, Joseph M. Adams, III. Visitation will be Tue from 5-8pm. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass. www.clarkfuneralchapels.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Apr. 13, 2010.

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January 24, 2011

Our heartfelt sympathy to each of you in the loss of your sweet Mother. We remember the years we attended Church together at Versailles Baptist. Your Mother was always so beautiful and always greeted everyone with a big smile. God bless each one of you and may you forever enjoy the memories of your times with her.

Love, Charles Bartlett & Judy Bartlett Long

Roxie Hardin

April 15, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Ms.Catherine's Family. I remember her sweet smile as I worked with her in customer service at T.I. Years later would see her at the T.I. reunions and always loved talking with her.

April 13, 2010

My deepest sympathy to all of you in Mrs. Adam's family. Joe Jr. and I were in the class of '64 together and shared Ag related activities along with events at VBC. Mrs Adams raised a great family and I'll keep you all in my prayers. John Conlee

Sharon (Goodlett) Sloan

April 13, 2010

I was sorry to hear of Catherine's passing. I worked with her at Texas Instruments; I admired her dedication to Mr. Wood and the professionalism she always exhibited. She was truly a special lady. I can still remember her laugh. I pray for strength and comfort for your family.

Don & MaryAnn Huffman

April 13, 2010

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.

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