Mary Lou Adams Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Lou Adams of Paris, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 18, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Percy McMullen and Ruth McMullen (Harrison); and her siblings, Margaret Humphrey of Elwood and John McMullen of Paris. She is survived by: her husband Dennis Lee Adams; her children, Catherine Denise Adams Zahrn (Tim) of Brownsburg, Scott Dennis Adams (Teresa) of Berea and Barry Lee Adams (Barbara) of Newnan, Georgia; her grandchildren, Lindsey Swift (Kyle) of Indianapolis, Cody Egan (Alexis) of Paris, Megan Adams of Columbus and Jessica Adams of Perrysburg, Ohio; her great grandchildren, Delaney, Everleigh Jackson of Brownsburg, Genevieve and Callum Egan of Paris, Illinois; her sister Jean Simpson (Wayne) of Casey, Illinois; her sisters-in-law, Helen McMullen (John) of Paris and Jane Adams (Dale) of Paris; and her friends, Mary Helen Hamilton, Mary Carriere and Jack Ragle. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.