Anna Elise Adams

Funeral Services for Mrs. Anna Elise Adams, age 79, of Cookeville, will be Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Dyer Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service with burial to follow in the Smeledge Cemetery. Elise departed from this life Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1934 in Gainesboro TN. to the late Ed Carter and Lena Kirby. Mrs. Adams retired after 27 years of service with C & M Clothing. Mrs. Adams is survived by her son, Gary Adams of Cookeville; grandchildren, Joanna Adams of Gainesboro and Jimmy Adams of Cookeville; three great-grandchildren, Austin, Maggie, and Shelby Adams. She is also survived by one sister Judy (Jeff) Urfer of Nashville; nephews & nieces, Kenny Rippetoe, Kathy Dunn, Tyler Dunn, Tanner Dunn and Jessica Urffer. Special friend George and Betty McCormick and Phyllis Julian. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Walter Adams, one brother; Glenda Carter, and one sister; Nellie Rippetoe. Bro. Frank Davis will officiate the services.