Celebrating the life of
Dene Adams
November 18, 1921 - September 01, 2014
Historian, Librarian and Girl Scout Executive
Dene Adams
SAVANNAH - Ella Deniza (Dene) Bartlett Adams, 92, of Savannah, formerly of Mauldin, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2014.
Dene was born and raised in Westfield, New Jersey, where she met and married Robert Adams. She and Bob were married for 43 years until his death in 1986.
Dene worked as a librarian in Pickens, South Carolina. She was an active member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Simpsonville, South Carolina and joined St. Francis of the Islands when she moved to Savannah. Dene served on the South Carolina State Board of the Girl Scouts of America as president and historian. She also volunteered at both United Ministries and Meals-on-Wheels in Greenville, South Carolina.
Surviving are her three daughters, Gail Youngblood and her husband David of Summerville, SC, Karen Murrin and her husband Al of Savannah, GA, and Peggy Nelson and her husband Jimmie of Greer, SC; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Dene touched many people with her goodness and her giving spirit. She will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 205 College Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681.
Remembrances may be made to United Ministries, 606 Pendelton St., Greenville, SC 29601, Holy Cross Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 187, Simpsonville, SC 29681, or St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church, 590 Walthour Rd., Savannah, GA 31410.
Becky and I wish to express our condolences to the friends and family to Dean. I worked with her for years - through the Old 96 Girl Scout Council. She and were members of the Property Development Committee. Her tireless dedication to looking after the Councils properties were greatly appreciated. I know that she will be missed by us all. May God, family, and friends comfort all who knew her. Vic and Becky
- Vic and Becky Greene, 301 Devils Fork Rd, SC
Dear Peggy Karen and Gail, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother was a wonderful presence at Woodwinds.
- Jill Reagan, Mauldin, SC
Dear Karen,Gail and Peggy, My tears,prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I have such wonderful memories of your very sweet Mom. I was blessed to have her as an Aunt and all of you as cousins. I know she is in a better place with Uncle Bob and my Mom and Pop. Now when I watch the Cardinals out my window I will think of her along with Mom. God bless you all. Love,Joan
- Joan Spagnolo, Toms River, N.J.
Peggy, Karen and Gail, My heart and prayers are with each of you and your families as you grieve the loss of your dear Mother. She was such a positive influence on so many lives, including mine. As our Girl Scout leader for 10 years, her dedication, patience and determination for us to learn, grow and succeed played a very valuable role in our lives. We are better people because of her and I am thankful. May God bless and comfort you as only He can!
- Mary Crowther O'Dell, Ellabell, GA
Becky and I wish to express our condolences to the friends and family to Dean. I worked with her for years - through the Old 96 Girl Scout Council. She and were members of the Property Development Committee. Her tireless dedication to looking after the Councils properties were greatly appreciated. I know that she will be missed by us all. May God, family, and friends comfort all who knew her. Vic and Becky
- Vic and Becky Greene, 301 Devils Fork Rd, SC
Dear Peggy Karen and Gail, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother was a wonderful presence at Woodwinds.
- Jill Reagan, Mauldin, SC
Dear Karen,Gail and Peggy, My tears,prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I have such wonderful memories of your very sweet Mom. I was blessed to have her as an Aunt and all of you as cousins. I know she is in a better place with Uncle Bob and my Mom and Pop. Now when I watch the Cardinals out my window I will think of her along with Mom. God bless you all. Love,Joan
- Joan Spagnolo, Toms River, N.J.
Peggy, Karen and Gail, My heart and prayers are with each of you and your families as you grieve the loss of your dear Mother. She was such a positive influence on so many lives, including mine. As our Girl Scout leader for 10 years, her dedication, patience and determination for us to learn, grow and succeed played a very valuable role in our lives. We are better people because of her and I am thankful. May God bless and comfort you as only He can!
- Mary Crowther O'Dell, Ellabell, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
