After two years at Trevecca Nazarene College, she traveled by train to California to marry a handsome Navy Seabee on June 30, 1945.

She was deeply loved by her husband and family. She was a devoted wife and homemaker who faithfully prayed for her family and left a hallmark example for Bible reading and praying.

She was steadfast and loving in supporting her husband. Mavis Adams was a devout Christian woman who was willing to teach, help, love and support the people and Nazarene churches at which her husband pastored.

Their love for each other was a testimony for the power of God's love in their lives. They loved and served the Lord and became a blessing to all who were fortunate enough to have known them. Philippians 4:8-9.

• A son: Larry Adams and his wife, Patti, Longmont, CO


• Two daughters,: Linda Keown and her husband, David, of Bowling Green, and Beth Bradley and her husband, Tom, of Newark, OH


• Four grandchildren: Kimberly Adams, Kevin Adams and his wife, Patti; Jason Willey and his wife, Gretchen: and Allyson Keltner


• Six great-grandchildren: Amanda Ames, Tate Barton, Ella and Anna Adams and Cain and Isaac Willey
• A sister, Alexine Barrum, of Nancy


• A brother, Lindel Muse and his wife, Christine, of Nancy
• And many nieces and nephews