Shirley Leonard Fisher Adams Obituary
The memory of Shirley Leonard Fisher Adams (Burlington, North Carolina), who passed away on January 27, 2026 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Gurney Lewis Leonard and Rosa Zena Rhew Leonard; her adoptive parent Drs Hillary; her husband James Franklin "Bud" Adams; her siblings, Russell Leonard, Bernest Leonard, Odis Leonard, Bobby Leonard, Jessie Wood, Mildred McAdams and Hilda Jones; and her daughter-in-law Joni Fisher.
She is survived by: her children, Gary Fisher and Karen Sharpe (Ron); her stepson Steve Adams (Teri); her grandchildren, Mallory Sharpe, Grant Sharpe, Carla Crouse (Danny), Samantha Forman (Jullian), Brandy Price (Tim), Leslie Honeycutt, Lynsey Koury (Carson) and Lori Beth Adams; Paul Carroll, Emily Videtto (Ashley) and Kathryn Finney (James).
Memorials may be made to Glen Hope Baptist Church, 911 North Ave., Burlington, NC 27217.
