Trudy Ann Adams, of Battlefield, passed away June 20, 2013, at the age of 65. She was born July 22, 1947, in Marshfield, MO, to William and Della Deckard.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rex I. Adams; two sisters, Lindell Orrell and Judith Fitzpatrick; and a brother-in-law, David Fitzpatrick. Trudy is survived by her children, Sonya Martin, Wesley Martin and Jessica Hall; a son-in-law, Justin Hall; grandchildren, Cody Martin, Kyla Arnold, and Kaelyn Hall; and great-grandchild, Emma; sisters and brothers-in-law, Karole Cornelison of Brookline, Lawanda Grider of Nixa, Patsy and Jerry Shisler of Nixa, Janice and Richard Cheffey of Nixa, Sandra and Terry Edmonds of Battlefield, Rita Paxson of Springfield, Kathy and Mike Cheek of Buffalo, DeEtta and Bob Davidson of Buffalo, and Teresa and Mike Armentrout of Long Lane; one brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Dixie Deckard of Long Lane; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Trudy had a love of art. She especially loved to create abstract art and gifted many of her paintings to family members. She was very eclectic in her creative abilities and was always full of new ideas. Trudy had a gift of being able to take the ordinary things around her and turn them into something beautiful, and she did so simply because she loved beautiful things. Trudy also loved planting flower and vegetable gardens, caring for them, and watching them grow. She enjoyed music, jewelry (bling bling), collecting pottery and crystal, visiting flea markets, being outdoors, taking long drives, and walking and exploring in the country. Trudy loved the vacations she took to the ocean in recent years, including a trip to Florida this past April. She had a funny, quirky sense of humor. She could and absolutely would strike up a conversation with anyone. Above all, Trudy was a very generous and caring person who loved to talk and spend time with family and friends.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North.