Nevada Eileen Adams

RICHMOND, Ind. - Nevada Eileen (Kirkhart) Adams, age 76, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 14, 1936, in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky, to Colonel Andrew and Kathleen Honeycutt Kirkhart. She was the second oldest of eight children. Eileen spent most of her youth moving from Army Post to Army Post. She lived in Bremerhaven, Germany, when she was 11 years old. Eileen met and married Gerald 'Jerry' Adams on January 14, 1956. Jerry, at the time, was a hired hand, farming for Leon Reynolds in Hagerstown. Eileen worked in a factory for seven years then quit to help Jerry farm. She drove a tractor, hauled and unloaded grain, and worked most aspects of the farm. She raised a large garden, preserving most of their food. Eileen made most of her children's clothing. She also raised one acre of strawberries. Eileen was chosen Star Farm Wife in the 70's. Eileen loved to cook and bake, although candy-making was her favorite. She loved to cook for family and friends. Eileen won two first place prizes in cooking, one for cooking with pork and one for cooking with desserts. Collecting antiques was another hobby of Eileen's. She also collected mannequins and made clothes for them that would have been worn in the 1800's. Eileen is survived by her husband, Gerald Adams; three children, daughter, Mary (Allan) Irvin of Hagerstown, son, Jerry Adams of Phoenix, Arizona, and daughter, Susan Morton (Todd Robinson) of Hagerstown; five grandchildren, Wes (Jill) Irvin of Newnan, Georgia, Crescinda (Lonnie) McClintock of Centerville, Jacob Adams (Amy Rushing) in the U.S. Navy in Afghanistan, Larry Morton of Hagerstown, and Sara Adams (Zach Rutherford) of Phoenix, Arizona; four great-grandchildren, Payton Elsrod of Centerville, Paxtyn Elsrod of Centerville, McKenzie Rutherford of Phoenix, Arizona, and Lillian Irvin of Newnan, Georgia. She is also survived by three sisters, Jenean (Dick) Baldwin of Florida, Mary (Winston) Hansen of California, and Sandy (Walter) Raynes of Florida; one brother, Tim (Susan) Kirkhart; and many nieces and nephews. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Richard and Jacob Kirkhart; and one sister, Evelyn O'Hara. Eileen will be with her loving pets, Ollie, Moses, and Jebadiah. She will be missed by Ishmael. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Doan & Mills Funeral Home, Richmond, is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com

Nevada Eileen Adams

February 14, 1936 - April 29, 2012