Celebrating the life of
Jeanne Marise Adams
January 08, 1920 - December 17, 2008
Jeanne Marise Dowell McElwee Adams
January 8, 1920 – December 17, 2008
Following a brief illness, Jeanne Adams departed her beautiful life on December 17, 2008. Jeanne Dowell was born and reared in Johnstown, Ohio. Jeanne graduated from JHS where she was both cheerleader and majorette. An educator her entire adult life, Jeanne taught more than 30 years in the Ohio Public School Systems of Johnstown and Whitehall.
The highlights of Jeanne's life include her family and friends, receiving the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge Award, travel, dancing and retirement in Savannah, Georgia, with the love of her life, James Mack Adams.
Jeanne is survived by her husband, daughters: Susan Cecilia, Molly Jones and Betsy Gathercole; her grandchildren: Gina Baumgartner, Shawn McSorley, and Kasson Bratton. Great grandchildren: Camden McSorley, Allen Woodworth and Marissa Baumgartner; Step-children: Becky Stepp, Kevin Adams and Lisa Bennett; step- grandchildren: Rachel Adams, Julie McCoy and Courtney Bennett.
A memorial service will be held in June on Tybee Island, Georgia.
Remembrances, supporting Jeanne's love of reading, can be made in her memory to the Mary E. Babcock Public Library, 320 N. Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio 43031, or to the Tybee Island Public Library, 405 Butler Ave., Tybee Island, GA 31328.
Dear Jim,Betsy Molly, Susan What a beautiful Lady Jeanne was. We treasure the time we knew her. We have fond memories of all the lunches we shared with Jim and her. Sending our love and prayers. Laurelei and Roger Waddell
- Roger Laurelei Waddell, Tybee Island, GA
I have known Jeanne for many years, worked with her at Whitehall City Schools and my daughter, Christy, was in one of her fourth grade classes. Jeanne has always been a wonderful teacher and friend. My heart-felt condolences to her family.
- Grace Sallee Ducey, Columbus, Ohio, OH
Dear Jim,Betsy,Molly and Susan, While you have lost a beautiful wife and mother, we have lost a wonderful friend since our acquaintance on Tybee a number of years ago. Our sadness is felt by all who knew Jeanne. We are comforted by the memories of the many good times we shared. Love, LuAnn and Don
- LuAnn and Don Harris, Statesboro, GA
Dear Jim, Molly, Susan and Betsy I am so saddened to learn of Jeanne's passing. What a wonderful wife and mother you had. How proud she was of each of you! I shall remember her with all the admiration due to an exemplary person. My condolences to each of you. Lois and Joe Carroll
- Lois Carroll, Savannah, GA
Dear Jim and Family, We wanted to extend our condolences to you in the passing of Jeanne. She was a beloved cousin and a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.
- Eula Weaver & Family, Portsmouth, OH
Dear Jim,Betsy Molly, Susan What a beautiful Lady Jeanne was. We treasure the time we knew her. We have fond memories of all the lunches we shared with Jim and her. Sending our love and prayers. Laurelei and Roger Waddell
- Roger Laurelei Waddell, Tybee Island, GA
I have known Jeanne for many years, worked with her at Whitehall City Schools and my daughter, Christy, was in one of her fourth grade classes. Jeanne has always been a wonderful teacher and friend. My heart-felt condolences to her family.
- Grace Sallee Ducey, Columbus, Ohio, OH
Dear Jim,Betsy,Molly and Susan, While you have lost a beautiful wife and mother, we have lost a wonderful friend since our acquaintance on Tybee a number of years ago. Our sadness is felt by all who knew Jeanne. We are comforted by the memories of the many good times we shared. Love, LuAnn and Don
- LuAnn and Don Harris, Statesboro, GA
Dear Jim, Molly, Susan and Betsy I am so saddened to learn of Jeanne's passing. What a wonderful wife and mother you had. How proud she was of each of you! I shall remember her with all the admiration due to an exemplary person. My condolences to each of you. Lois and Joe Carroll
- Lois Carroll, Savannah, GA
Dear Jim and Family, We wanted to extend our condolences to you in the passing of Jeanne. She was a beloved cousin and a wonderful person. She will be greatly missed.
- Eula Weaver & Family, Portsmouth, OH
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
