Carolyn Wallace Adams

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Celebrating the life of
Carolyn Wallace AdamsAugust 12, 1937 - February 26, 2009

CAROLYN WALLACE ADAMS

Carolyn W. Adams, 71, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Candler Hospital with family and friends with her.
She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but moved with her family at a very young age to Savannah, where she resided until present. She was a graduate of Commercial High School with the class of 1956. Carolyn met her husband Jack in Savannah, but traveled with him extensively while he served his country in the United States Marines for over 20 years. Carolyn was a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and was an active member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class.
She retired from Gulf Stream Aero Space, where she worked in the accounting department. Carolyn also worked for Dr. Harold Black dentist office and Kelly Tours.
Among her joys, Carolyn loved to serve others by volunteering with several organizations; St. Joseph/Candler Hospital Auxiliary, where she spent the majority of her time at the front desk, Hospice of Savannah, the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross while traveling at the many military bases that she and Jack were stations, the USO at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport as well as with the deployment and redeployment of troops at Hunter Army Airfield, and Smart Senior. Carolyn was also a very active supporter of the Marine Corps League, Savannah Detachment 564 and Dog "Dog" Company of which Jack was a member. She was a member of the Huntington Ladies Club.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mattie Lou and Julian Hall Wallace, two sons, Jack Tracy and Michael David Adams, two brothers, Robert and Wesley Wallace and a sister Charlotte W. Carpenter.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jack R. Adams, a brother, James C. Wallace and wife Margaret of North Augusta, SC., several nieces and nephews and great nephews and great nieces. She is also survived by her step-mother, Gladys Wallace of Richmond Hill, Georgia.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 1, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.

Funeral Services will be Monday, March 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church with interment in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that remembrances be sent to Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church or Hospice Savannah Inc.

The Family extends special thanks to the ICU nurses at Candler, Select Specialty Hospital and the doctors that cared for Carolyn.

FOX AND WEEKS FUENRAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CAHPEL
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My sister just told me about Carolyn. I have tried to find you two on the islands but had no success. Mom and I are so very sorry we did not get to see Carolyn again after so long. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the family. Take care always, Sandra

- Sandra Blount Langford, Columbus, GA

Jack, we are sorry to hear of Carolyn passing . Our thoughts are of times like the trip to Washington, D.C. you both were a joy to be with with.. You have our deepest sympathy.. Jack and Betty

- JACK DOWNS and BETTY, SAVANNAH, GA

Dear Jack, Its saddness us to hear about Carolyn's passing. She was a wonderful and dear of our. It will not be same without her to share the birthdays and holidays. She would brighten up the room when she would walk in with the million dollar smile. You know that we are here for you at any time you need anything. May God bless you always and especially thru this most difficult time. We love you and we will be seeing you. Love, The White Family.

- Nora, Jimmy White & Family, Pooler, GA

We are sorry about your loss. Thinking of you with deep and sincere Sympathy.

- Howard and Maude Viar, Savannah, GA

Jack, we just learned this afternoon about Carolyn's passing. We are so sorry to hear this and just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Kendall & Brenda Addington, Savannah, GA

Jack: We are sorry to hear about Carolyn. We will always keep her smiling face in our thoughts. She was one of a kind for sure. Thanks for sharing her with us, your former neighbors, and of course with the USO. Mitchell, Leslie, and Wesley Bush

- Mitchell Bush, SAVANNAH, GA

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . ASKING GOD TO FILL EACH OF YOU WITH A PEACE AND COMFORT THAT ONLY HE CAN PROVIDE. NOT ONLY DURING THIS TIME , BUT IN ALL TIMES. GOD BLESS YOU.

- JAN MILLER, AUGUSTA, GA

Dear Jack, this is breaking my heart, you know I loved Carolyn like a sister. I can't remember ever not knowing her. My prayers are with you and the rest of your families. I will never forget being in your wedding, and the fun times we all had at that special time in our lives. We love you and will keep in touch. God Bless and keep you.

- Jeri & Bud Palmer,Vicki Lucas & family, Keith & Paula Palmer, Statesboro, GA

We along with many, many others are certainly going to miss seeing Aunt Carolyn's smiling face! She is a beautiful person who will always hold a special place in our hearts! Love from Jason and Ellen

- Jason and Ellen Thomas, Parral, Chihuahua, - Other

JACK, OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

- BUCK BOURNE, FARMVILLE, VA

We are so terribly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sam, Kim and David Helms

- Helms Family, Pooler, GA

With our deepest sympathy. All our Love, Ruby & John

- Ruby & John Nemeth, Staten Island, NY

We hope God's presence brings you comfort and strength. Carolyn was a joy to us all.

- Lee & Ernie Marmaras, Savannah, GA

Dear Uncle Jack and Wallace & Adams family, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Aunt Carolyn was an inspiration and a joy to be around. She was so loved and lovely and she will be deeply missed by the many many people whose lives she touched with such grace.

- Julie Carpenter, Eric & Katie Clarke, Bellingham,, WA

- Julie Carpenter, Eric & Katie Clarke, Bellingham, WA

Jack only knew you while you were at the hospital but I am very sorry for your loss. I could tell you loved her very much. again I'm very sorry to hear you lost her. Gary Walls

- Gary Walls, Sylvania 30467, GA

Let God comfort you in the lost of this sweet - wonderful girl. Carolyn was a special lady.She now joins the boys and Snake in God House.

- Hugh&Margaret Helmly, Savannah, GA