She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ben Rylant, and her second husband, Bill Adams; sisters, Jimmie Braswell (JC), Zena Gwin (Hugh), and Betty Dempsey (Alvin). She was the last of the Fairfield Scott girls referred to by their school mates or The Golden Girls as they were lovingly called by family.
She is survived by her large and adoring family: daughters Beth Williams (Lemois), Nancy Davis (Ed), and Becky Davis; grandchildren Brian Pharris (Sarah), Aaron Davis (Stephanie), Brad Williams (Cameran), Leah Jacobs, Kelly Williams (James), Randi Hodges (Drew), Rachel Wood, Laura Davis (Kendal), Patrick Davis (Katie), Ben Davis (Addison); fifteen great grandchildren, numerous beloved nieces and nephews, and her high school best friend, Katherine “Kit” Dawson.
The family would like to thank Prospero Palliative Care, Affinity Hospice, and last but certainly not least her caregiver, Laura Sharp who patiently befriended her in her last 18 months.
A public visitation will be held Friday, October 8, 2021 from 12:30pm to 2pm in the chapel of John Ridout’s Elmwood Chapel located at 800 Dennison Avenue, SW in Birmingham, AL 35211. A celebration of life will be held at 2pm in the chapel and a brief graveside service to follow immediately at Elmwood Cemetery.
