Mildred Ann Adams

July 24, 1950 - November 10, 2016

Mildred Ann Kelley Adams, 66, wife of Gerald “Grizz” Adams for 44 years, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 10th, 2016, at her home. Born July 24, 1950, in Nicholas County to the late Talmadge Blaine Kelley and Betty Ann Kelley, she attended Carlisle Elementary and Nicholas County High Schools, a 31 year employee of Jockey International and retiree of Cooper Standard. Millie was a very passionate Nicholas County Lady Jacket and Kentucky Wildcat fan, especially the Lady Jacket Travel Team. She was a very loving and devoted wife and mother whose pride and joy were her three granddaughters. Left to carry on her memory are her two children, Patricia (Thomas) Tedder of Carlisle, Mark (Amy) Adams of Carlisle; two brothers, Blaine (Jerry Nell) Kelley of Somerset, David (Nina) Kelley of Columbus, Georgia; two sisters, Mary Lou (Junior) Fryman of Carlisle, Beverly (Rondall) McLean of Carlisle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Millie was the beloved mammaw of Autumn and Mady Adams and Lauren Tedder. Also, two special friends, Kathy Williams of Shelbyville, and Kathy Jackson of Owingsville, and a very loving friend and caregiver, Kristina Hunt. Preceding her in death were her father and mother, Talmadge Blaine and Betty Ann Kelley. Visitation will be Sunday, November 13, 2016, 5-8 p.m., at Clark’s Funeral Home in Carlisle, Kentucky. Services will be Monday, November 14, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Clark’s Funeral Home by Reverend Vernon Adams. Burial will follow at the Carlisle Cemetery. Pallbearers are Thomas Tedder, Gary Adams, Donnie Adams, Gary Jackson, Bradley Brown, and William Earlywine. Honorary pallbearers are John Adams, Phillip Adams, Daryl Adams, Ernie Adams, Kelly Adams, and Billy Dixon. Charitable contributions may be made in memory of Mildred Adams to the Hospice of the Bluegrass, Cynthiana, Kentucky.