Shirley Ann Downs Adams, 81, of Loretto, died Monday, March 15, 2021, at Baptist Health Hardin. She was born August 18, 1939, in Cox’s Creek. She was a member of Faith Worship Center and enjoyed traveling. She greatly loved her family.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Downs; her husband, Paul Junior Adams; one son, Ronald Lynn Adams; three grandchildren, David “Cory” Adams, Franklin “Paul” Adams, and Kimberly Marie “Kim” Adams; and one daughter-in-law, Debbie Adams.
She is survived by three daughters, Vickie (Danny) Bartley and Rebecca Adams, both of Bardstown, and Susie (Bobby) Johnson of Lebanon; three sons, David Adams and Pat (Terrie) Adams, both of Bardstown, and Bill (Sue) Adams of Willisburg; one brother, Doyle Downs of Greenbriar; one daughter-in-law, Diane Adams; 25 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service is 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at the Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Bardstown Cemetery with Randy Adams officiating.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021, and 9-11 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021, at the funeral home.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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