Myrtle Bland Adams

She was an active lifelong member of Spring Garden Baptist Church.

Myrtle is preceded in death by husband, Joe Adams.

She is survived by four sons, Raymond Adams & wife Rochelle of New Bern, Charles Adams & wife Lynn of Glade Valley NC, Phillip Adams & wife Carolyn of Eastanollee, GA and Kenneth Adams & wife Kathy of New Bern; two sisters, Irene Brinkley of Winterville, NC and Iris Richardson of Vanceboro, NC; seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank all her friends & especially her caregivers.

A funeral service will be Sunday November 23, 2014 at 2 PM at Spring Garden Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior at the church, with Rev. David McAnelly, and Rev. Blair Little. Burial to follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be made to the Adams family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com

Cotten Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Spring Garden Baptist Church at 650 Spring Garden Rd New Bern NC, 25862; or Community Home Care & Hospice at 1423 A South Glenburnie Rd. New Bern NC, 28562