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Helen E. Adams

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Helen E. Adams, 85, of Marietta passed away on Wednesday (April 15, 2020) at The Arbors of Marietta.

She was born on January 9, 1935, in Marietta a daughter of Harold and Irene Ladreire Knox. Helen was a homemaker.

On September 26, 1953, she married Delmar Adams who preceded her in death on May 20, 2006. She is survived by 5 sons and 3 daughters: Robert Adams of Marietta, Delmar “Buddy” Elton Adams, Jr. of Rochester, MN, Mark Adams of Marietta, Eric (Susan) Adams of Daphne, AL, Nicholas (Jan) Adams of Marietta, Terrie (John) Burchett, Diane (Steve) Thomas and Debbie (Mike) Flanigan all of Marietta, 18 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 7 great-great grandchildren, sister Carol Holstein of Toledo, OH and 2 dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 grandchildren, Jeremy Thomas and Justin Adams, sister Virginia Bell, and daughter-in-law Jan Heiby Adams.

In accordance with public health guidelines for Covid-19, private family visitation and committal services will be observed. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.Lankfordfh.com.