Mary "Dell" (Smith) Adams

Mary “Dell” Adams, of Palestine, Texas passed away peacefully on the 5th day of April 2024, at the age of 93. She was born in Oakwood, Texas on the 26th day of May 1930 to parents James Austin Smith and Mary Ethel Davis. Mrs. Adams's life was a tapestry of love, faith, and unwavering dedication to her family.

Mrs. Adams grew up in the heart of Texas, where she developed a passion for the simple pleasures of life. In her younger years, she was often found with a needle in hand, sewing and quilting with a skill and patience that was admired by all who knew her. Her love for the culinary arts was equally profound, as she delighted in preparing meals that would bring her family together around the dinner table.

As the years unfolded, Mrs. Adams’s interests blossomed further. She became an avid reader, with a particular fondness for the escape that books provided. Her sharp mind was frequently engaged in solving word search puzzles, a pastime that kept her wit as keen as ever. Mrs. Adams also cherished the times spent playing dominoes and chicken foot with friends and family, where her competitive spirit and joyous laughter were contagious. Her love for old western movies, particularly "Gunsmoke," allowed her to travel back in time, a period that captured her imagination and sense of adventure.

Above all, Mrs. Adams was a devout Christian, whose faith was the cornerstone of her existence. Her relationship with God guided her through life's trials and triumphs, and she was a testament to the power of faith in action. Mrs. Adams's independence and family-oriented nature were her defining characteristics, shaping her into the matriarch that her family revered.

She is preceded by her parents James and Mary Smith, husband James Forrest Adams, eleven siblings, and one grandchild.

Mrs. Adams leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion. Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Linda Dell Moreland; son, Rodney Adams; sister, Rebecca Boyd all of Palestine, Texas; her seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and twelve great-great-grandchildren, with another blessed addition on the way. Each of these individuals carries a piece of Mrs. Adams's spirit within them, ensuring that her presence is felt for generations to come.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Adams are to be conducted at eleven o’clock in the morning on Thursday, the 11th day of April 2024, at Calvary Christian Center in Oakwood, Texas. Brother Jack Smith will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Oakwood, Texas.

Prior to the start of service, friends are invited to visit with the family beginning at ten o’clock in the morning at Calvary Christian Center in Oakwood, Texas.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Jeff Cash, Alex Cash, James Rodney Adams, Christopher Stacey Moreland, Shawn Moreland, and James Pacer Moreland. Honorary pallbearers include Dustin Moreland, Earl Howell, and Corey Brooks.

Funeral services for Mary Dell Adams are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas. Please visit her online memorial tribute at www.rhonefuneralhome.com, where words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically with her family.

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