Helen Adams, Vero Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022, at her home.
Helen was loved by all who knew her. She was genuine, outgoing, made friends easily, and touched the lives of many. She was a long time resident of Wooster, Ohio, where she was involved with many community organizations. She also lived in Washington, DC where she was very active with the Georgetown Senior Center. Helen had a long life well lived and she will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by her family and many friends.
Helen was born on June 21, 1928, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Isom and Anna Jane Little. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Rachel Adams and Bruce McLean, and grandson Maxwell McLean of Washington DC and Vero Beach, Florida; son and daughter-in-law Theodore and Irene Adams, and grandchildren Marcus, Taylor and Michael of New Albany Ohio; sister Delores Murphy of Youngstown, Ohio; and numerous nephews and nieces. Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband and partner, the Rev. Leroy Adams of Wooster, Ohio.
The family will have a private burial with entombment at Sherwood Memorial Garden in Wooster, Ohio.
The family will host a celebration of life at a later date and requests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Leroy and Helen Adams Community Service Scholarship Fund, c/o Wayne County Community Foundation, 517 N. Market St., Wooster, OH 44691, or VNA Hospice, 901 37th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960 in her memory.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St. Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Leroy and Helen Adams Community Service Scholarship Fund, c/o Wayne County Community Foundation, 517 N. Market St., Wooster, OH 44691, or VNA Hospice, 901 37th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960 in her memory.
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The family will host a celebration of life at a later date
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To Teddy and Rachel,
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family, oh the memories,
Rachel-So sorry for your loss! Your mom was awesome! Thoughts and prayers to your family!
Rachel and Teddy, we are so sorry for your loss. She was not only a beautiful lady but a very kind individual to my family.
Rachel, prayers to you and your family during this time. Your mom was so kind and had the sweetest smile!
Rachel and Teddy Adams
Our sincere condolences to you and your family family we will keep you in our prayers. RIP Sister Adams
Sandra Wright-Smith
Wooster Ohio
Teddy and Rachel, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you!
Finer parents no one can have. You both have made them proud. God bless you both. Our sincere sympathies.
How sorry I am to learn of Helen’s passing; all have missed her since she left Wooster. My since sincere sympathy to Rachel, Ted, and their families. The Adams were just wonderful, caring people. Sending comfort to her family and to all who knew Helen.
Years ago I had the enjoyment of working with Helen at Regalware. She always had a smile for everyone. Thoughts and Prayers for Her Family.
Rachel, Teddy and family….So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Remembering her in thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I have such fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother,you & your childern have lost a wonderful, kind, sweet, joyful Lady.My prayers are with you all.
Rachel, so sorry to hear this news my prayers are with you and the family.
My sincere condolences to Teddy, Rachel and the family. Your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. She was one of a kind, a mother to many. She keep us on the right path. Missed by many.
Rachel and Teddy, I’m so sorry to hear of this. She was a great lady. My sincere and deepest condolences.
Teddy and Rachel, your mom was one of a kind with an infectious smile, laugh, and someone who showed love to all people. I am so fortunate to have known her. My thoughts are with you and your families.
Teddy and Rachel, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful mom. Your parents were second parents to me–they blessed my life so very much! And Ohhhh the memories, too many to count! Love and prayers to all of you.
Teddy & Rachel, very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She always had a kind word, and full of support. Our family’s thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rachel and Teddy so sorry for your loss. Your mom was wonderful and had a quick wit. Hugs to you and your families.
Ted, Rachel, and Families, so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. She was a gem, a really special lady with down-to-earth wisdom, grace, humor, and gentle guidance. I enjoyed a number of phone conversations with her after she left Wooster, and was struck by how much she loved her family, especially her grandchildren. We are blessed to have known her, even for a little while. May God comfort you as you mourn the loss together.
Dear Rachel and Teddy,
We were so sorry to read about the passing of your mom. She was a very special woman. Her and your dad attended our wedding. She also encouraged both of you while I was giving you skating lessons. Randy said he remembers getting lectures every once in a while from your mom and/or dad when a whole bunch of the neighborhood kids were not getting along in the back yard! Your mom will be greatly missed, as is your dad.
Randy and Linda Dye
Rachel and Teddy,
I am so sorry for the passing of your mom. I haven’t seen her in many years but remember her to be a beautiful soul. My Blessings to you both and your families.
Hello to everyone that has posted about my amazing mother:
We were all so fortunate to have her for 93 years. She lived her best life right until the end. I can still see her bright smile, and for some reason, still hear her screaming during all the track meets and basketball games. We enjoyed life with her, and for this I am beyond grateful. We will have a celebration of her life in the Spring of 2022, in Wooster, more details to follow. Thank you for all your kind thoughts, we are all missing her so much. Xoxox Rachel, Bruce and Max
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Helen. She was such a great person and was a wonderful volunteer at People To People Ministries while I was the Director. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family. Cherish her memories. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
The Georgetown Senior Center, Washington DC, will always remember our dear Helen. She was always so wise, cheerful and thoughtful. We have missed her since she moved to Florida, but she has never been forgotten and never will be.