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Beatrice M. Parkest Adams

Beatrice M. Parkest Adams

1917 - 2009

Beatrice

was born on February 12th, 1917
and passed away on October 4th, 2009 at the age of 92

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rice Mae Parkest Adams, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 3:59 a.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Brighton Cornerstone Health Care in Madisonville. She was born February 12, 1917 at Morganfield-Cox Road, Manitou to the late Albert Loily & Effie Lee Yarbrough Parkest of Happy Lane, Manitou. She wed Rev. R.V. Adams of Nebo on May 30th, 1942, who preceded her in death. \ A graduate of the Nebo High School, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was converted in a cow stall July 25th, 1937, on her parents Happy Lane farm entering to seek, departing to serve. Within a year she converted her father and two brothers, the late Rev. Marlin Parkest and Vance Parkest. She and her husband ministered in the Methodist Church Louisville conference. A dedicated homemaker, she became a ministers wife in Grays, Ky. while her husband attended seminary school at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tn. They subsequently served at Centertown; Trenton; Lewisburg; Louisville (Parkway and Audubon Park); Bullet County (Mt Washington and Bethel); Hartford; Providence; and Pembroke. She was a member of the Methodist Missionary Society, served numerous Christian charities, and faithfully uplifted and ministered to all those around her. She was the oldest member of the Poplar Bluff, Mo. Red Hat Classy Ladies Society. \ She is survived by her beloved son, Loily Peyton Adams and his wife Diana Kay Maxwell Adams of Madisonville; nephew Obie Walker Hunt, his wife Velma Hunt, and grand nephew Scott Larkin Hunt of Carrolton, Ky; sister-in-law, Alma Adams of Duncan, OK; niece June Hunt Prow, her husband Paul Prow, grand nephews Jeffery Prow and Donald Ray Prow, and great grand nieces Lindsey, Hannah, and Kaleigh Prow of Evansville, Indiana; niece Pat Parkest Ancell, grand nieces Kenya Smith and Karla Jo Ward Ancell, and great grand niece Kerri Marie Smith of Poplar Bluff, Mo. \ Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday October 7, 2009, at Barnett Strother Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Cheever officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. \ Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday and after 12:00 Noon until the service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. \ Pallbearers will be Paul Allen Summers, Kyle Summers, Corey Summers, Gregory Lane Wilson, Donald H. Hayes, and Edward Carroll. Honorary Pallbearers are John Henry Porter of Nebo, Ky., Allan Kidd of Livermore, Ky., and Larry Neisz of Madisonville. \

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Beatrice M. Parkest Adams

Feb. 12, 1917 ~ Oct. 04, 2009

rice Mae Parkest Adams, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 3:59 a.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Brighton Cornerstone Health Care in Madisonville. She was born February 12, 1917 at Morganfield-Cox Road, Manitou to the late Albert Loily & Effie Lee Yarbrough Parkest of Happy Lane, Manitou. She wed Rev. R.V. Adams of Nebo on May 30th, 1942, who preceded her in death. \ A graduate of the Nebo High School, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was converted in a cow stall July 25th, 1937, on her parents Happy Lane farm entering to seek, departing to serve. Within a year she converted her father and two brothers, the late Rev. Marlin Parkest and Vance Parkest. She and her husband ministered in the Methodist Church Louisville conference. A dedicated homemaker, she became a ministers wife in Grays, Ky. while her husband attended seminary school at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tn. They subsequently served at Centertown; Trenton; Lewisburg; Louisville (Parkway and Audubon Park); Bullet County (Mt Washington and Bethel); Hartford; Providence; and Pembroke. She was a member of the Methodist Missionary Society, served numerous Christian charities, and faithfully uplifted and ministered to all those around her. She was the oldest member of the Poplar Bluff, Mo. Red Hat Classy Ladies Society. \ She is survived by her beloved son, Loily Peyton Adams and his wife Diana Kay Maxwell Adams of Madisonville; nephew Obie Walker Hunt, his wife Velma Hunt, and grand nephew Scott Larkin Hunt of Carrolton, Ky; sister-in-law, Alma Adams of Duncan, OK; niece June Hunt Prow, her husband Paul Prow, grand nephews Jeffery Prow and Donald Ray Prow, and great grand nieces Lindsey, Hannah, and Kaleigh Prow of Evansville, Indiana; niece Pat Parkest Ancell, grand nieces Kenya Smith and Karla Jo Ward Ancell, and great grand niece Kerri Marie Smith of Poplar Bluff, Mo. \ Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday October 7, 2009, at Barnett Strother Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Cheever officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. \ Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday and after 12:00 Noon until the service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. \ Pallbearers will be Paul Allen Summers, Kyle Summers, Corey Summers, Gregory Lane Wilson, Donald H. Hayes, and Edward Carroll. Honorary Pallbearers are John Henry Porter of Nebo, Ky., Allan Kidd of Livermore, Ky., and Larry Neisz of Madisonville. \

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The last time I saw Bea Adams, was New year's Day,1990, when she and her son traveled to Jacksonville, Florida to attend Bill's and my wedding. She had a good time, and afterwards, Peyton took her to Disney. She enjoyed everything and had such a wonderful outlook. I loved the many letters in Christmas cards we would receive from her. I know she will be with her beloved Lord for all eternity. Goodbye for now, Bea. Love, Millie - Millie & Bill Mrs. Cavanaugh

BEA and RUBY were pastors of our church at Grays, Ky. for their first assignment. They were loved by entire congregation as well as entire community. Her memory remained ofeveryone in the town after many years. She was a perfect pastors wife. LOVING, CARING,JEAN SMITH/ MCCRACKEN FAMILY - ERSIE Mrs. SMITH

A dedicated Mom and Son--both - Ron & Ann Mrs. Spencer

Peyton and Diana, - Cindy Mrs. Smith

To Adams Family, Mrs. Adams was a neighbor of mine for years. She was a very sweet person and a good neighbor, I will miss her very much. Peyton you are in my thoughts and prayers. - Helen Mrs. Myers

Dear Peyton, My mom, Maymie Byrum Dorris, asked me to convey her sincerest sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. Mom is losing her vision and, as much as she would have liked to have come to visitation, she is not very steady on her feet and uncomfortable in crowds. She said she would very much like a phone call from you at your convenience. She told me several stories about times she and your mom have shared. Your mom sounds like a very sweet lady. Wishing you peace and comfort at this time. With sympathy from the Dorris family, Susan Dorris Houck - Susan Dorris Mrs. Houck

Peyton and Diana: I admire your faithfulness to your mom and your willingness to share her struggles with all of us. As others have said, I felt like knew her well although I only met her at your wedding. And as I said to you in a message yesterday, when they write the definitive book on how to care for family and friends, you will undoubtedly be the central characters. God bless you and please stay in touch. John and Carolyn Hornback. - John Mrs. Hornback

Peyton, I'm so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. She was such a lovely lady. I have many memories of my grandmother and her from the days at the Nebo Methodist Church. Her outreach through the distribution of the \Upper Room\' devotional touched more lives than we will ever know. Rejoice in knowing that she is walking on those streets of gold now! Take care - Joyce Mrs. Riggs

We didnt know your momma personally Peyton but feel as though we did because of the wonderful loving stories you shared about her over the years. You are a good man Peyton and that is surely a reflection of the person Ms Bea was. We know these past few months have been very difficult for both you and Diana. Rest and reflect now knowing that your mom and dad are together again being cared for by a loving God. May God bless both you and Diana during this time. - Kerry & Nicky Mrs. Hayes

payton, My condolences to you. I am so sorry to hear of your mothers death. It is such a difficult part of life. My prayers are with you. - Kay Mrs. Harker

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