Sandra Marie Adams
Funeral services for Sandra Marie Adams, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Sandra Marie Adams was born on December 27, 1941, at Willow Springs, Missouri. She was the youngest child of Earl F. “Arky” Anderson and Lana Marie Voltz. Sandy graduated from Willow Springs High School with the Class of 1959, where she proudly cheered for the Willow Springs Bears and played clarinet in the band. After graduation, Sandy went on to attend college at Southwest Missouri State in Springfield, where she met John Adams, who soon became the love of her life. John and Sandy were married on April 14, 1961, in Willow Springs, Missouri, and spent fifty-three happy years together.
As a young married couple, John and Sandy established Turkey Track Ranch at Twin Bridges in Douglas County, Missouri, where they raised black angus cattle, showed horses, and had three children together. While her children were growing up, Sandy enjoyed being their number one fan, and always supported their involvement in many activities. When her children left home and had families of their own, Sandy enjoyed traveling with John, playing golf, adding to her extensive arrow head collection, and spoiling their granddaughters.
Sandy was a very outgoing person who loved to meet new people, and who was always ready to welcome friends into her home or help someone in need. Her love for God was strong, and she was quick to share her faith with others. Sandy was a proud member of Calvary General Baptist Church of West Plains, and was also a member of Eastern Star at Pilot Knob Lodge.
After a lengthy illness, Sandy passed away on February 19, 2014, while surrounded by her family. She was much loved, and will be missed by many.
Sandy is survived by her husband, John; three children, Jimalee James of Willow Springs, Missouri, and husband Matt, Bill Adams of West Plains, Missouri, and wife Suzanne, Tori Forsberg of Davenport, Iowa, and husband Scott; three granddaughters, Megan James, Lindsey James and Briana Adams; one sister, Donna Amyx of Pensacola, Florida; five nieces and nephews, Cheryl Amyx, Kim Amyx, Michael Anderson, Debra Duddridge, and Jeff Anderson; a brother-in-law, Byron Adams, a sister-in-law, Donna Kay Smith, and numerous friends, including longtime, childhood friend, Sharon Gaston.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Willow Springs Scholarship Club, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Rachell White Tomlinson
February 20, 2014 @ 5:11 pm
TOR-NUB and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. John and Sandy will always hold a special place in my heart. Will be thinking of you ALL in this time of great sorrow and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Max & Fern Welker
February 20, 2014 @ 6:29 pm
So sorry for your loss. Sandy was a beautiful lady and I’m sure she will be missed greatly. May God be with each of you and bless you.
Linda K (Henry) Daugherty
February 21, 2014 @ 2:56 pm
Sorry for your loss. Sandy has left this earth and will have no more suffering in heaven. She will be waiting for her family and friends, but she is not hurting anymore. God bless !!!
Sharon Gaston
February 21, 2014 @ 7:28 pm
It is so difficult to say goodbye to such a long time good friend. Sandy will be forever missed. The knowledge that she is in a far better place and no longer has discomfort, illness, or pain, is the blessing we have now. Prayers continue for the entire family. Sandy was such a fine wife, mother and grandmother. She was the very best friend! It was a good life! God has her now.
David and Carrie Thompson
February 22, 2014 @ 5:44 pm
Thinking of your family as you grieve over losing Sandy. Memories will help the grieving process and I know you have many good ones of fun with family.
Gail Drussel
February 22, 2014 @ 9:35 pm
Tori, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jerry,Tangula & Rex Turnbull
February 23, 2014 @ 8:27 pm
So sorry for your loss. May God Bless and comfort you.
John Tandy
February 24, 2014 @ 10:52 am
Sandy was a very loving person who leaves behind a very wonderful family. She will be remembered for a long time. I am so sorry for her loss, and grieve with her family. But we are happy that she is in a better place and without pain. Her family is her legacy.
Jim & Jeanne Swope
February 24, 2014 @ 4:32 pm
We would like to extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy in the death of your dear loved one, Sandy. She was always a delight to visit with and we will miss her.
Sharon Hook Corbett
March 2, 2014 @ 5:55 am
This note comes late since I live in Billings, Mo and did not fine this site at first. Sandy is my lifelong friend whom I will always cherish. I pray God’s mighty hand of comfort on her family in the days to come. We will keep her close in memory until the day we see her as close friend once again. Love and prayers to John, Jimalee, Bill and Tori and her extended family.