Tamaras "Tammy" Kay Adams

Mrs. Tamaras Kay "Tammy" Adams, age 65 of Jonesboro, left this world for a better place at 7:27 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 in the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born September 21, 1951 in Anna, the daughter of Thomas E. and Mabel C. (Rion) Adams. Tammy is survived by her sister, Merrilee Young of Anna; brother, Kenny (Frances) Baker of Oak Ridge, MO; five nieces, Cathy Shaye Young, Susan Young-Ederle, Martina Young-Montney, Lori Petot, and Krista Baker-Carey; nieces and nephews; many cousins; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother in law, Paul R. Young. Tammy grew up in Anna and spent much of her youth at the Southern Barbeque Restaurant, which was owned by her parents. She graduated from AJCHS in 1969, later she received a technical degree and worked for Allied Chemicals and Petter as a Computer Input Specialist. Tammy owned her own restaurant/snack bar in Paducah for several years. She then worked at Choate Mental Health and Development center as a Unit Secretary until her retirement. In her spare time, Tammy honed her skills as a golfer and bowler. During the 1970's and 80's she competed in both sports on the semi-professional level. She was very active with the Illinois Democratic Party and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a life -long lover of animals, caring for her dogs and cats. Graveside Funeral services for Mrs. Tamaras Kay "Tammy" Adams will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Anna City Cemetery with Rev. Joe Aldridge officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery. Friends are asked to go directly to the Cemetery. Tammy's love of animals, led her to adopt many of her pets from P.A.W.S. Memorial contributions may be made to P.A.W.S. Envelopes will be available at the Cemetery and the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Cemetery Service Saturday, January 28, 2017,11:00AM Anna City Cemetery Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906