Mabel C Adams

Mrs. Mabel C. Adams, age 95 of Jonesboro, formerly Anna, died at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at her home. She was born April 6, 1920 in Johnson County, the daughter of Garner and Myrtle Mathis Rion. She married Thomas E. Adams on September 23, 1949 in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2015. Mabel is survived by her two daughters, Tammy Adams of Jonesboro, Merrilee Young of Anna; one son, Kenny (Frances) Baker of Oak Ridge, Mo; five grandchildren, Cathy Young, Susan Young-Ederle, Martina Young-Montney, Lori Petot and Krista Baker-Carey; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas E. Adams; one great-grandson, Alexander Ederle; two brothers, Lonnie, Ewing and three infant Brothers; two sisters, Georgia Lyerla, and Aliene Alford. Mabel and her husband Thomas owned and operated the Southern BBQ in Anna for sixteen years. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary for sixty-six years. She was very active in politics, working many elections in her precinct. Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel C. Adams will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Rev. Joe Aldridge officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Visitation Service Saturday, January 30, 2016,11:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Saturday, January 30, 2016,1:00PM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Cemetery Service Saturday, January 30, 2016, Anna Cemetery West Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906