Beverly Adams

Beverly Adams, 77, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at her home. Born November 25, 1932 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of Charles H. and Lucille H. Walters Brissell. Beverly owned Possum Run Golf Course with her husband Arnie. She retired in 1993 and moved to Hollywood, Florida. She served as a minister for Universal Life Church and had previously been a member of First Congregational Church. Beverly loved animals and volunteered at the Humane Society in Florida. Always smiling, she had a wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, dancing, playing golf, tennis, and cards.

She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Charles H. Gagich of Coral Springs, Florida, and Daniel and Helle Gagich of Oahu, Hawaii; one daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Stephen Trout of Mansfield; two stepchildren, Sheree Adams of Florida, and Brad Adams of Georgia; three grandchildren, Kirstin L. Brubach, Erin L. Matt Anderson, and Margo L. Graszl; and three great-grandchildren, Raven Brubach, and Noah and Zetta Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnie Adams, the love of her life; her parents; and sister, Norma Jean Brissell.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd., Mansfield. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Richland County Humane Society, 3025 Park Ave. West, Ontario, Ohio 44906.