Wilma E. Adams

Wilma E. Adams, age 88 of Hamilton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2013 in the peaceful hours of the morning. She was born in Laurel County, Kentucky on May 9, 1924 to Harvey and Lina (Proffit) Parsley. On March 9, 1943 in Hamilton she married Arnold Adams Sr., and they were happily married for 60 years. Wilma was a loving housewife and mother, an avid gardener, and enjoyed working in her flower beds, volunteering at church, school, and in the community. She had a compassion for children and opening her home to youth groups, church gatherings, and even providing a safe haven to several children in need of a family and home. She has touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by two sons, Arnold (Barbara) Adams, and Dennis James (Shari) Adams; three daughters, Jane (Greg) Isaacs, Barbara Schick, and Jennifer Hardy; 13 grandchildren, Greg Isaacs Jr., Lori (Jesus) Lopez-Ochoa, Holly (Doug) Fritz, Chris Adams, Bobbie Jane Schick, Danny Fishwick, Kelli Jo (Chad) Chenoweth, Kristina (Dave) Hoyle, Aaron "Tim" Adams, Katie Adams, Stephen (Ally) Schick, Seth Adams, and Noah Adams; 23 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and special extended family, Paul "Butch" (Kitty) Menchen, and Burt (Mariann) Moncrief. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and three brothers, Robert "Burg", Clarence, and James Parsley.

Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson-Flick Funeral Home, 1350 Millville Avenue, on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Stephen Schick and Pastor Rob Rosenbalm of Fairfield West Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Millville Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Golden Years, Hospice of Cincinnati, and Theresa Anders for their care and compassion.