to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at the age of 89. Born in DeKalb County, Tennessee on Saturday, January 11, 1930, she is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years (Leonard W. Jakes), and her parents (Paul and Leona Hall Adamson). She was a faithful member of Goodlettsville Church of the Nazarene for 47 years. She was one of two children. Her brother, Joe Adamson survives. She is survived by six children, Vicki (Mike) Elliott, Gary (Vicki) Jakes, Mitchell Jakes, Alan (Sherrie) Jakes, Kenneth (Deena) Jakes, and Sherri (Ricky) Berry. She was affectionately called “Mama II” by 17 grandchildren, 21 greatgrandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and by many friends.
She was a Federal Government employee for 10 years, and was employed for 30 years by the Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County Public School System. She retired while employed at Ewing Park Middle School.
Family and friends will gather for a visitation at Forest Lawn Funeral Home on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 2:00-8:00 and on Sunday, April 7, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 at Goodlettsville Church of the Nazarene.
A Celebration of Life will be at Goodlettsville Church of the Nazarene on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 4:00. With Rev. Tim Gates, Senior Pastor of Goodnaz, Rev. Philip Smith, Executive Pastor of Goodnaz, and Rev. Gary Jakes, Pastor of First Church of the Nazarene, Bluefield, W.VA. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers are: Gary Jakes, Jr., Donald Jakes, Austin Burton, Steve Elliott, Jake Elliott, Kristopher Jakes.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to; Goodlettsville Church of the Nazarene for Missions and the Building Program. Visit www.forestlawnfuneral-goodlettsville.com
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