Frankie D Adams

Frankie Adams, a 50 year Wenatchee Valley resident, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Central Washington Hospital. She was 78. Frankie was born on October 19, 1937 in Plainview, Texas to the late Frank and Jessie (Hill) Hardy. She was raised in nearby Lockney, Texas where she received her education. Frankie was married to her high school sweetheart, Wilbur L. Adams, on February 10, 1956 in Lockney, Texas, where together they made their home and began farming. In March of 1966, Wilbur and Frankie, with their daughters Sonja and Phyllis, followed the Lord's calling, purchased an orchard in East Wenatchee, and moved to make their home in the Wenatchee Valley. It is there that they raised their family and established a family business. Never one to sit aside, Frankie took an active role in farming the orchards, driving trucks during harvest. For Frankie, farming was a family affair. She took every opportunity to not only offer support as a wife and mother, but also to teach her grandkids about hard work and even fun. Frankie was a devout, longtime member of Eastmont Baptist Church where she served as a Children's and Youth Ministries Leader, and later in Senior Ministries. As Senior Ministries Director, she planned monthly outings and events; her favorite was the annual fish fry. Most recently, she was in charge of the Welcome Center where she took time to not only greet new attendees, but also share the newest pictures and stories of her great-grandkids. Throughout her life, Frankie enjoyed many hobbies, whether they were her own or others'. She excelled in her Future Homemakers classes and embraced sewing, embroidery, and canning. She shared her jams and jellies with pride. She was an active volunteer with the Central Washington Hospital Guild and frequently worked in the Hospital Gift Shop. She enjoyed travelling in the RV, lake-fishing for trout and perch, and a good meal. She will be remembered for supporting her grandkids' interests and proudly attended every sporting and music event. She even enjoyed rooting for her favorite Washington sports teams on television. Most importantly though, Frankie loved spending time with her family and was affectionately known as "Mam-ma" by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Frankie is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Wilbur L. Adams, East Wentachee, WA; daughter, Phyllis Meyer, Yakima, WA; sister, Patricia (Charles) Nelson, Floydada, TX; four grandchildren, Adam (Tomomi) MacDonald, Wenatchee, WA; Steve (Hannah) Meyer and Melody Meyer, Yakima, WA; and Kelly (Avery) Fry, Spokane; five great grandchildren, Lauren, Easton, and Madelyn Meyer, Yakima, WA; Claire MacDonald, Wenatchee, WA; and Lily Fry, Spokane, WA. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sonja MacDonald; and brother, Cliff Hardy. A commemoration service will be held on Thursday, April 7th at 10:00 a.m. at Eastmont Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held at Wenatchee Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. You are invited to visit her tribute online at www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com and leave a memory for the family. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Frankie D Adams

October 19, 1937 - April 3, 2016