Helen Marie Adams

Helen Marie Adams of Hominy passed away October 4, 2001 at the age of 77 years 4 months and 11 days.

Helen was born May 23, 1924 in Hominy, Oklahoma to Harvey Ray and Ova Mary (Smith) Thompson. Helen was raised and received her education in Hominy. Later Helen moved to Cleveland and started to work at the Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street. That is where she met the love of her life Oren John Henry Adams. Helen and Oren had three dates and on the third date she and Oren went to Ottawa, Kansas on July 26, 1941 and was united in marriage. To this union there are three children Rita, Donna and Oren Lee. Helen and Oren returned to Hominy where they have for the past 60 years resided. Helen was employed at J.C. Pennys until they closed due to a fire. She later gained employment with the Hominy School District in the Cafeteria. Helen worked there for over 20 years and was the Cafeteria Manager when she retired. Helen was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hominy. Her hobbies include making dolls and cooking. Helen was one of the best cooks in town and was always there to help anybody that needed anything.

Preceeding her in death are her parents, two sisters Lottie Mae and Rosie Margaret and three brothers John Burl, Willie and Willard.

Survived by her husband, Oren Adams, of the home; children, Rita and husband Jim Runyon of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Donna and husband Clayton Mitchell of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Oren Lee Adams of Purcell, Oklahoma; Four Sisters, Hazel Ruth Trim of Hominy, Oklahoma; Nellie Lenora O'Keif of Hominy, Oklahoma; Juanita Darlene Dolan of White Marsh, Virginia; Ouida Lane Seaton of Cleveland, Oklahoma; one brother, Harvey Ray Thompson of Spavinaw, Oklahoma; Six Grandchildren, Jason Mitchell, Adam Mitchell, Marilyn Franklin, Jessica Adams, Josh Adams and Justine Adams, Six Great-grandchildren, Austin and Lexi Franklin, Wes and Jaci Mitchell and Kenny and Zoe Mitchell

Pallbearers will be Jason Mitchell, Adam Mitchell, Josh Adams, Jeff Franklin, Bret Martin, Chad Martin, Jared Martin and David Antal. Honorary Pallbearers are the Deacon of the First Baptist Church as well as Gary Yarbrough and C.L. Stallard.

Services will be held October 6, 2001 at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary of the First Baptist Church in Hominy, Oklahoma with Pastor Mark Wright officiating. Burial will be at A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery in Hominy, Oklahoma under the direction of Chapman-Black Funeral Home, Inc of Cleveland, Oklahoma.