Shirley Ellington Adams Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Ellington Adams of Durham, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 5, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Nora Lee Roberts Ellington; her husband Robert Joseph Adams; and her siblings, Julia Riddle, Betty Wilson, Charlie "Pete" Ellington, Kenneth Ellington and Michael Ellington.
She is survived by: her son Robert Joseph Adams Jr. (Anne); her grandchildren, Sonya Williams (Zach), Natalie Jones (Nick) and Ben Adams; and her siblings, Sarah Barbour, Rebecca "Becky" Williamson, Larry "Butch" Ellington (Wanda) and Ronnie Ellington.
