Obituary - Annis Marie (Kegley) Adams

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Annis “Marie” Kegley Adams, 92, of Bristol, TN entered the presence of her Savior on Friday, February 24, 2017.

Marie was born on September 27, 1924 in Benhams, VA. She was the daughter of the late Clifton Oral and Hattie Jo (Moore) Kegley. She married William “Bill” Beechel Adams on December 18, 1951, and they started their home in Bristol, VA, later moving to Bristol, TN.

She was a loving mother to her two children, David and Kathy. Marie spent her career working as an operator and supervisor at the phone company in Bristol. When she retired, she began sewing draperies and other household linens, a skill she learned from her mother. Marie was a faithful member of Parkway Baptist Worship Center, and she loved her family immensely. All of the people impacted by her life and service will greatly miss her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Adams; children, David Adams and Kathy Stallard; parents, Clifton and Hattie Jo Kegley; and siblings, Loretta Leonard, Willie Comer, Mack Kegley, Fred Kegley, and Clarence Kegley.

Marie is survived by her grandchildren, Benjamin Stallard and wife, Rita, Anne Richardson and husband, Jesse, and Katie Adams; great-grandchildren, Beechel and Zane Richardson; sisters, Polly Alexander and Rosa Smith.

The family would like to thank the many family and friends who ministered to them during Marie’s brief hospital stay. We will always carry Marie’s memory in our hearts.
The funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 am, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Parkway Baptist Worship Center, 1253 Volunteer Pkwy with Dr. Gary Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, 839 Bluff City Hwy. The family will receive friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Monday, February 27, 2017 at Parkway Baptist Worship Center.