Effie Bernice Warr Adams, 81, of Center, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010 at her home. She was born July 16, 1929 to Edgar Hooker Warr and Nell Mae Bridwell Warr. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and aunt who loved being surrounded by her family. She was a devout Christian who taught Sunday school for over fifty years at White Rock Missionary Baptist and Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church. One of her favorite pastimes was writing poetry and stories about her family and memorizing scripture. Her notations in her Bible are a collection of beautiful memories that will be treasured.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, October 8, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. James Johnson, Rev. Bobby Warr and Rev. E.B. Elumbaugh officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Shelby County.

She is survived by:

Sons:
Jerryl Adams & wife Phyllis of Center
Mike Adams & wife Cathy of Center
Steve Adams & wife Jean of Nacogdoches
Randy Adams & wife Jeanne of Center
Mark Adams of Center
Kip Adams & wife Tracy of Center

Daughters:
Wanda Noles & husband Freddy of Carthage
Jana Ivy & husband Randy of Nacogdoches
Dana Fountain & husband Bert of San Augustine

Grandchildren:
Jennifer Cecil & husband Randy of Center
Melinda Adams of Dallas
Jerryl Adams, Jr. and wife Jennifer Paige of Dallas
Tammy Davis & husband Keith of Center
Brandy Stamps & husband Kirk of Center
Shannon Choate & husband Larry of Center
Misty Bowlin and husband Doug of Nacogdoches
Susan Neel & husband Eric of Nacogdoches
Brandy Akin & husband Nolan of Carthage
Nicole Esquino & husband Victor of Dallas
Brent Ivy of Dallas
Kesli Ivy of Houston
Kelli Ivy of Arizona
Michael Adams of Mt. Enterprise
Nathan Dean Adams of Dallas
Cord Fountain of San Augustine
Hanna Fountain of Center
Crystal Adams of Virginia
Taylor Adams of Center

20 Great Grandchildren, 3 precious great grandchildren on the way, and 1 great great grandchild

Also Numerous nieces and nephews

Siblings:
Jane Cupit & husband Vernon of Nacogdoches
Royce Warr & wife Bonnie of Pineland
Dale Warr & wife Emily of San Augustine

Sister-in-Law, Inez Davis of West Lake, Louisiana

Preceded in death by:
Parents, E.H. & Nell Warr
Husband, George Fane Adams
Son, George Dean Adams
Grandsons, Timothy Adams and Justin Adams
Sister, Sarah Marie Finn