Naomi Ruth Chapman Adams, age 90, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at her residence. Naomi was born in Dudley, Missouri on Friday, October 10, 1930 to Reverend D.D. Chapman and Lela Chapman.
Naomi was raised in the Pentecostal faith and served the Lord many years. She was a member of the Pentecostals of Columbia, Tennessee for the past six years. Previously, she was a member of the Apostolic Church in Puxico, Missouri for thirty-seven years.
She was married to Charles J. Adams for sixty years, they were married on March 6, 1948; together they had four children. He passed away on April 15, 2008.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, cooking, spending time with her family and going to church.
Survivors include her children, Charles (Mary) Adams of Summertown, Tennessee, Edith (Leonard) Crum of Orion, Michigan and William (Lori) Adams of Columbia, Tennessee; sisters, Mabel (Ray) Henson and Mary Lack both of Missouri; seven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews and special friend, Barbie Helton.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Revered D.D. Chapman and Lela Chapman; daughter, Ruth Anita Adams and grandson, Kevin Adams.
The family would like to extend a very special thanks to her daughter-in-law, Lori Adams for taking such great care of her for the past three years and to Caris Hospice for their compassion during this difficult time.
Visitation will be held at the Apostolic Church in Puxico, Missouri on Thursday, May 13 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Funeral service will then be conducted on Thursday, May 13 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Puxico Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.