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Avis E. Adams

Avis E. Adams, 82, of Fleming went to be with the Lord at 11:03am, Sunday, July 26, 2015, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.  She was born March 29, 1933, in Wood County, WV, a daughter of Cleve Dowler and Georgia Rogers.
 
Avis had been employed as a secretary for Mid-Way Machine & Specialty Machine.  In her early childhood, she lived on Blennerhassett Island in the O’Neal house.  She was a member of Warren Chapel United Methodist Church and enjoyed bowling and crocheting and loved her husband and best friend, Earl, and her family.
 
On December 20, 1949, she married Earl C. Adams and they celebrated the 65th anniversary last year.  He survives with their 3 sons and 2 daughters:  Linda (John) Collins of Fleming, Carol (Dan) Radabaugh of Marietta, Randy (Teresa) Adams of Fleming, Mike (Denna) Adams of Marietta, Ron (Jill) Adams of Ravenswood, WV; 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents and 7 brothers and 1 sister.
 
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (July 29) at 2:00pm at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Thomas officiating.  Burial will follow in Warren Chapel Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday after 2:00 with family greeting friends from 2-4 & 6-8.  Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.Lankfordfh.com.