BORN

1922

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Gerber Chapel

23 W Lockwood Ave

Webster Groves, Missouri

Carol Adams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 3, 2011.

Adams, Carol (nee Bulger) fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, of Webster Groves died Friday, July 1 at the age of 88. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her husband of 63 years, James L. Adams, five children, Jim (Sue) Adams, Cate (Ron) Adams, Betsy Naeger, Barb (Chuck) Mittler, Tom Adams, eight grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; dear aunt and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, William and Robert Bulger and her dear son-in-law Leonard Naeger.

Carol was born in Wilmington, Delaware where she learned to love the sea, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay as a Girl Scout Mariner. In 1944 she fulfilled her dream and enlisted as a WAVE in the Navy, serving as the Captain's Yeoman at the Anti-Submarine Detachment for the US Atlantic Fleet in Key West, Florida.

SERVICES: Memorial visitation 4-8pm Wed., July 13, 2011 GERBER CHAPEL23 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, MO (968-2000). Memorial Mass 10am Thurs., July 14, 2011 St. Michael the Archangel 7622 Sutherland, Shrewsbury, MO. Contributions suggested to Ozark Valley Community Service (OVCS) 310 S. Shepherd St., Ironton, MO 63650.

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July 28, 2011

Bill & Nina Gross

Dear Betsy, your mom and dad are/were some of the nicest folks we've ever met, and I hope Jim can manage life after Carol, as you try to live life after Len. You and your family are an inspiration to all of us, and we love you dearly. Love and prayers, Bill and Nina

July 17, 2011

Mary and Bill Jahn

We are sorry to learn of Carol's passing. I have many fond memories of our WAVE activities together. She was a kind and gracious individual and will be a loss to all who knew her.

July 14, 2011

Katherine Gibson Howton

I am so sorry to hear that Mrs Adams has passed away. I also grew up on Mildred and playing "Over the Roof" in the Adams yard and learning to play "Horse" on the Adams basketball course are some of my favorite memories. The Adams family was always welcoming and always kind. Now as a mother myself on a block full of young children, I try to be so open. The lessons Carol Adams taught with her kindness live on.

July 13, 2011

Larry Smith

Barbara and Larry Smith
We are sorry to here of Carols passing,as she was a good friend with all us at Terre Du Lac will miss the good times we had at the lake and the golf course together

July 13, 2011

Ann and Marty Ribaudo

Jim and Sue,

We are sorry to hear about your mom's passing away. We think the picture of her is great and it seems to capture a glimpse of a vibrant person fulfilling just the first part of her life in order to get to the most important part of her life--her family. Sorry we are out of town and will miss the services.

July 12, 2011

JANET Knebel

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 12, 2011

linda Newberry

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 12, 2011

Mary McKerrow Sasser

Dear Adams Family,
Like Vicky's posting, I too am glad I grew up on Mildred Ave. under the care of women like Carol. Piling kids into the bronze Plymouth station wagon to ride in the Holy Redeemer parade was just one of many things she did to make our lives special and memorable.

July 12, 2011

Mary Sasser

July 9, 2011

Audrey (Myers)Baynes

With deepest sympathy we send our prayers and love. I have so many memories of playing at the Adam's house, 4 square, tether ball, basket ball, I learned to maneuver my bike in my first "turn around" trick in the driveway. And of course Tommy was so special to us and especially Greg. We love and miss and thank you for the loving memories peace be with you all.

July 7, 2011

Bob Overkamp

Dear Jim and Jim and Betsy and Barb and all who are dear to Carol
I happened to live my first six years next door to Fred Hubbell, another Webster Groves UE guy. Several decades ago, I asked him whether he knew Jim the UE guy. He said, "Sure, I am proud to say we know each other. But his Carol is really a jewel."

July 7, 2011

michael randoll

July 6, 2011

Vicky Lehmann Abbott

How fondly I remember the hours upon hours all of us neighborhood kids spent at the Adams house growing up, whether it was putting on a play, camping in the back yard or playing a game in the basement. I now realize what a great mom Carol was to allow all us to spend so much time at her home. Her kindness and patience will always be remembered.

July 4, 2011

Jul Adams-Watkins

Here's to "the city girl" whose style, grace, and humor were and are inspiring and shall remain as fond memories. your admiring niece Jul

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