Miriam Adams Jernigan , 83, of Center, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches. She was born August 20, 1930 in Shelby County to Flint Thomas Adams and George Ann Samford Adams. She was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Willie Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Herman Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Micky Ray, Misty Ray, Liza T Powers, Thomas Jernigan, Todd Jernigan, David Adams, Mark Simmons, John Simmons and Melissa Marcantel. Honorary pallbearers will be Lucas Powers, Melinda Sims, Mallory Sims.

She is survived by
Children:
Rickie Paul Jernigan of Center
Reba Ann Powers and husband, Harry of Amarillo
Rebecca Towns and husband, Mike of Center
Woodie Jernigan and wife, Shina of Center

Grandchildren:
Micky Ray and wife, Melinda Howard Ray of Kingwood
Misty Ray of Center
Melissa Marcantel and husband, Brandon of Zachary, Louisiana
Melinda Sims and husband, Brent of Center
Lucas Powers of Olean, New York
Liza T Powers of Houston
Liberty Powers and wife, Kassie of Amarillo
Lydia Powers of Lake Charles
Thomas Jernigan of Center
Todd Jernigan of Center
Brittany Blunt of Center
James Winkler of Center
Lisa McLawchlin and husband, Kevin of Timpson

12 Great Grandchildren

Daughter-in-law: Vivian Jernigan Ford of Center

Sister-in-law: Betty Adams Simmons of Nacogdoches

Preceded in death by
Husband: Paul Jernigan
Son: Fern Jernigan
Parents: Flint Thomas Adams and George Ann Samford Adams
Brothers: John R. Adams, Robert F. "Bob" Adams, F.T. Adams, Jack Alford
Sister: Lucille Jernigan