Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Stella Mae Adams


03/20/1939 - 02/27/2023


Stella Mae Hughes Adams, age 83 of Andrews, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023.

Stella was born in Macon County to the late Don and Birdie Louellen West Hughes. She had lived most of her life in Cherokee County. Stella had worked at Owenby’s, Gibson Shoe Store and home child care for over 30 years. She enjoyed working in her flower garden.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Blaine Adams.

Stella is survived by her son, James Donald Adams and wife Peggy; her daughter, Betty Jean Hawkins and husband Mike; her brothers, Howard Hughes and Johnny Hughes; her sister, Bonnie Keasler; her seven grandchildren; and her two great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Townson-Rose Chapel of Andrews. Rev. Bo Phillips will officiate. Burial will be in Valley River Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12pm to 2pm on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Townson-Rose Chapel of Andrews prior to the funeral service.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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