(From Derfelt Funeral Home)Anna May Adams, age 86 passed away at 10:22 am, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the home of her daughter following an illness.
Anna May was born February 10, 1934 in Cedarvale, KS. Her parents were Harley and Lina (Smith) Hill. She moved to Galena in the early 1950’s.
She graduated from Baxter Springs High School with the class of 1952. She worked as an inspector at Pacific Mercury/Dorflex and later at Motorola/Display Tech for several years. She and her husband also owned and operated the Galena Skating Rink and later the Crown Lanes Bowling Alley.
She was a member of New Hope Assembly, Joplin, MO. She was known to be a very caring, loving person. Her family was her greatest joy. She was a talented artist and crafter and had researched genealogy for several generations of her family.
She was married to Lee Adams on October 12, 1952 in Bentonville, AR. He preceded her in death December 19, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her daughter-in-law, Kim Adams, her siblings, Juanita White, Darlene Hill, Nadine Thompson, and Clarence Hill, her sister-in-law Charlene Hill-Stapleton, and a nephew Ray Adams that she was very close to.
Surviving is one son, Ronnie Adams (Charlottte Rush), Fayetteville, AR; one daughter, Anna Lee Alumbaugh (Rick), Loma Linda, MO; one brother, Wesley Hill (Pat), Coweta, OK; grandchildren, Jodi Alumbaugh (Justin Hartje), Scott Alumbaugh, Ryan Adams, Jessica Adams (Michael Bartholomew), and Chris Krei; 3 great-grandchildren, Casey Krei (Ashlyn), Quentin Krei, and Isla Bartholomew; two great-great grandchildren, Carter Krei and Marley Krei; and two nieces that she was close to Kathy Dunbar and Katrina (Mike) Callstrom.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 25, 2020 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS. Bob Winnett will officiate. Burial will be in Lowell Cemetery, Lowell, KS.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS.
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