Kay Adams. May 2, 1920 - June 6, 2011.
My mother died this morning at my sister’s home. She had been in declining health, but apparently had a massive heart attack and died quickly. Betsy and I had seen her (and Dad) on Thursday and I talked with her on the phone Saturday. She sounded very chipper and in good spirits. She had just had some ice cream before I called, which was her favorite snack.
The feature of Mom that most people commented on was her smile. When my parents moved to Tennessee, the children in their new neighborhood called her the “Smile Lady”.
Now she’s smiling in heaven — it must be a brighter place today.
Senior Moments 
June 6, 2011 at 12:43 pm |
I’m very sorry George! I know you will miss her deeply. Her photo shows how beautiful she was. Heaven will definitely be a brighter place for having her there. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 6, 2011 at 1:05 pm |
My sympathies. She certainly had a beautiful smile!
June 6, 2011 at 1:08 pm |
Hey George, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. I bet she really is smiling in Heaven today. Keeping you in my prayers.
June 6, 2011 at 1:33 pm |
I am so very sorry for your loss, George! I know she will be missed. What a beautiful lady she was with such a wonderful smile! Heaven will indeed be a brighter place. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Sylvia
June 6, 2011 at 1:39 pm |
Hi George, I am a new friend of Betsy’s blog and for some reason cannot respond to her email. I did post a comment on her blog, but would like to say to you that my husband Terry and I are keeping you in our hearts at this time. Praise the Lord your mom and dad just celebrated 71 years together! What a testimony that is. My mom passed away just before her 90th birthday two years ago. Her favorite snack was ice cream too.
Bet your mom’s smile is just lighting up heaven today as she sees family and friends again that passed on before she did.
In His Love,
Lynn and Terry Kreizl
Tampa Bay, FL
June 6, 2011 at 2:01 pm |
Oh George I am so sorry to hear that your mom died. I pray God will comfort you and all your family.
June 6, 2011 at 2:32 pm |
Oh, George. I am so sorry for you and your family. I will be thinking of you in days to come.
June 6, 2011 at 2:35 pm |
I’m so very sorry to hear about your mom. She did indeed have a really beautiful smile.
June 6, 2011 at 3:47 pm |
Dear George and Betsy, Our heartfelt sympathy in the sudden death of your dear mom. So glad you were still there with her and talked to her last week. I know you will treasure all your special memories of her in your heart to share with all your loved ones. Seems to me that in the first year after my mom’s passing, we often said, “Oh, mom would have loved this” or “Remember when mom used to say or do this?” May the comfort that only the Lord can give, be your strength! What a lovely photo of your beautiful mom!
June 6, 2011 at 3:59 pm |
George, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing.
I am keeping you and Betsy in my prayers.
Such a lovely relationship your Mom and Dad must have had. I will be keeping your Dad in my prayers as well. I can’t begin to know what it would be like to lose someone after 71 years together. May God bestow his blessings on all of you.
You chose a beautiful image of your Mother to share. Her smile is indeed lovely.
Take care my dear friend.
June 6, 2011 at 4:34 pm |
Oh George, your mom is beautiful!! And I know she is just lighting up heaven right now and singing so beautifully also. It is hard for those of us who are left, but she is truly home now. Love to you both, my friend.
June 6, 2011 at 8:10 pm |
Sorry to hear about your loss George. But your personal loss is heaven’s gain.
Your mom is beautiful. Take care.
June 7, 2011 at 12:35 am |
George,
I received Betsy’s email and am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a beautiful woman. What a wonderful life she had spending 71 years by your Dads side and being able to stay so active and “chipper” 🙂
Please know our hearts are with you and we are praying for all of you at this time.
Blessings to you and yours!
June 7, 2011 at 6:03 am |
I am so very sorry. Ninety one seems a long time but it is never enough. You have been such a good son keeping your parents close through visits and phone calls. Your Dad must be suffering so.
My heart is with all of you in this painful time.
June 7, 2011 at 6:41 am |
What a lovely tribute to the smile lady. A lovely way to be remembered. You have been a good son taking care of your parents and it was good that you had spoken to her recently.I think you may have the wrong birthdate under the photo.It only makes her 71 not 91. My thoughts are with you at this time
June 7, 2011 at 7:18 am |
George & Betsy, so sorry to hear about Mrs. Adams, I believe she was the sweetest lady we have ever known. Mr & Mrs Adams were some of the first people we met at HUMC and always made us feel so welcome.
They were such a loving couple, he was always right by her side. And again, her smile was the first thing you noticed about her. And their love for each other was next. You both have our deepest sympathy.
Much love, the Sawyers
June 7, 2011 at 9:36 am |
Everyone is so right! She does have a lovely smile. I can see why you are married to Betsy as she has that same warm smile. My heart goes out to you for the loss of your mother.
With deepest sympathy,
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
June 7, 2011 at 9:36 am |
George, I received Betsy’s email about your mother and I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a beautiful lady and I know you will greatly miss her. You and Betsy are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Cheryl
June 7, 2011 at 12:31 pm |
I was sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. I know your Dad will miss her. She lived to a good age and I’m so glad she went quickly and peacefully. I get quite excited for those that get to cross over. My own D has been rejoicing in heaven a whole year already … he died June 5th.
June 7, 2011 at 12:43 pm |
George, my heart hurts for you and your family. I know how much your Mom means to you…what a wonderful woman/mother she has always been. Heaven will be a bit brighter with her big smile.
Love to you and your family.
Suz
June 7, 2011 at 4:22 pm |
George, I am so sorry for your loss and no doubt she is in Heaven smiling…Smiling ladies just don’t lose that pizazz~
Prayers and with you and Betsy!
June 7, 2011 at 4:26 pm |
George, I follow Betsy’s blog, so I heard of your mother’s death through her. I am very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a beautiful woman with a beautiful smile. I can see why she was known as the ‘smile lady.’ May God bless you and your family at this time.
June 7, 2011 at 5:19 pm |
George, I was really sorry to hear about your mother passing away. No matter how old they are it still hurts. Take care my friend.
June 7, 2011 at 8:24 pm |
Hi George. I was so sorry to hear that your mother had passed away. Yes, I agree. Heaven is that much brighter because your mother’s smile is lighting up the skies.
June 7, 2011 at 8:39 pm |
Please accept my condolence on the passing of your Mother. she did have a beautiful smile. It always hurts when we loose a loved one.
June 8, 2011 at 9:01 am |
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
June 8, 2011 at 1:07 pm |
My sincere condolences on your recent loss. Fond memories and that smile will keep you going for ever George.
June 8, 2011 at 7:38 pm |
What a beautiful tribute…I do love her smile. It is a gentle, warm smile.
June 9, 2011 at 11:46 pm |
I’m so very very sorry to hear about your mother. What a magical smile she had!
June 10, 2011 at 2:48 am |
I’m so sorry about your mom Smile Lady, George. My sympathy to You and to Yours.
June 10, 2011 at 12:58 pm |
She does truly have a wonderful smile… smile for miles! I can’t help but shed tears as I type this… I just can’t image my mom gone!
Like I said in my email to Betsy… It sounds like she had a long & wonderful & happy life from what I’ve read in both your blogs… Peace be w/ her, your dad, you & betsy, & your whole family!!! =)
July 17, 2011 at 10:24 pm |
I am just now reading backposts of Betsy’s and saw this sad news and your wonderful tribute. She was a beautiful woman and you have my deepest sympathy.