The world bids farewell to Mary Joyce Adams in Cookeville, Tennessee, born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, departing on October 6, 2024 at the age of 80. Mary Joyce leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Joyce Adams to show support.

She was predeceased by: her mother Mary Susan Payne Jackson; and her sisters, Peggy Vidmar and Linda Brown. She is survived by: her children, Jill Justice (Donnie), Joann Jestice (John) and John Adams (Betty); her grandchildren, Tara Williams (EJ), RydR Cook (Jessica), Katrisha Guffey (Mike), Olivia Jestice, Tanya Campbell (Michael), John Jestice III (Martha), John Adams and Jade Adams; and her siblings, Kay Moore (Thomas) and Richard Jackson. She is also survived by 18 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home

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October 11, 2024

Lorraine lit a candle

“Wish I could be there with all of you. Sorry for your loss. RiP Dear Cousin Joyce”

October 12, 2024

Jill Justice wrote a comment

“Thank you. On all of our behalf. Love you”

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October 12, 2024

Jill Justice wrote a sympathy message

“Momma I can't even imagine not calling you at anytime day or night and you not answering. The phone or the door you never made it to early or late you always answered. I'll never loose your number, I know one day you will answer again. In the meantime watch over me. I love you momma. RIP mom love Jill”

October 11, 2024

Cheryl Harrison wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Cousins, may God hold you close while you heal. Share your loving memories while you are together and hold one another up in tenderness. Love, (Cousin) Cheryl”

October 12, 2024

Jill Justice wrote a comment

“Very sweet on all our behalf thank you.”

October 12, 2024

John and Joann wrote a comment

“Thank you everyone for the kind words and the prayers 🙏”

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Dripping Springs Baptist Church
2658 Jr Camp Rd, Monterey, TN 38574

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