Shirley A. Adams

Shirley Adams, age 78, born April 9th, 1941, passed away on Wednesday, December 25th, 2019. Shirley was a selfless person, who was devoted to her family. She loved animals, especially dogs, and was even described as a dog whisperer. Passionate about music, she was constantly listening to religious songs and southern gospel. Some would call Shirley a practical joker, being that her favorite holiday was April Fools and loved pulling small pranks on family and friends. Over the years she spent a lot of time traveling to be with her family. She is survived by her loving daughter, Shiryl (Gary Fast Jr.) Adams; sister, Betty Jane Vandall; brother-in-law, Donald Adkins; nieces, Pamela Synnes and Elaine "Susie" Adkins; nephew, Zane Adkins; faithful companion, Miss Skylar Ann; several great nieces and great nephews, along with other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Burley Todd and Nerma (Plumley) Todd; sister, Lou Ella Adkins; brother, Bobby Burley Todd Sr.; brother-in-law, Ronald Vandall; and sister-in-law, Jean F. Todd. Family will receive friends from 5PM-8PM, Monday, December 30th, 2019 at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 East Livingston Avenue, where funeral service will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Pastor Jeff Greenway officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate, 8029 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Ohio Health Foundation, 3430 OhioHealth Parkway, Columbus, OH 43202. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a memory or send condolences to Shirley's family.