Mrs. Barbara Ann Adams of 790 Wolfe Street, Elloree died at her residence on May 3, 2016.

Mrs. Barbara Ann Adams was born in Cameron, South Carolina on September 15, 1937 to the late Mr. Dozier Jamison and Mrs. Carrie Dantzler. She received her formal education through the Calhoun County Public School System. She made a decision to give her life to Christ at an early age and became a member of Brown Chapel AME Church at twelve years of age. She was a member there until she transferred her membership to Shiloh AME Church once she married Mr. James L. Adams, Sr. on May 2, 1959. As of this year they were blessed to celebrate (57) fifty-seven years of holy matrimony.

Sister Adams was a devoted member of Shiloh AME Church for over 50 years. She was a member of the Senior Choir, Pulpit Aide Board, and Women's Missionary Society. She truly loved the Lord and she exemplified this through her steadfast dedicated service to her church.

Sister Adams was employed with Elloree Garment Company for more than 20 plus years. She transitioned from there to Elloree Veneer Company and she provided that business with another decade of committed and dedicated service. Sister Adams was a pillar within her community and always emphasized the need to enjoy and appreciate happiness in your life daily.

Sister Adams married Mr. James L. Adams, Sr. and from this union they were blessed to be the proud parents of James L. Adams, Jr. and Alicia Janise Adams. Sister Adams was a joy to her family and she made it a practice to always keep a "smile" on your face at all times.

Sister Adams leaves to cherish her love and memories; her husband James L. Adams, Sr., her son James L. Adams, Jr. (Tuffy), her daughter Alicia J. Adams (Lee-Lee), her loving sister Dorothy Haigler, her devoted brother Willie E. Jamison and her loving Sister-In-Law Willa Mae Huggins. She also leaves a number of nephews, nieces, cousins and relatives to cherish her memories and to continue to keep her practice of continually making a smile your umbrella; and always passing on joy to people everywhere.

Funeral services for Mrs. Adams will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Shiloh AME Church 2902 Cleveland Street, Elloree with Rev. Dr. James B. Stukes, Pastor officiating. The casket will be placed in the church at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the Browning Branch Cemetery, Elloree.

Visitation is scheduled from 3:00 to 7:00 PM Friday, May 6, 2016, at Williams Funeral Home of Elloree.

Friends may call at the residence or the funeral home.