Ellen Geraldine "Jeri" Adams's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee

Ellen Geraldine "Jeri" Adams

December 13, 1945 - May 29, 2026 (80 years old)

Nashville, Tennessee

Ellen Geraldine "Jeri" Adams's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee

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Ellen Geraldine "Jeri" Adams

December 13, 1945 - May 29, 2026 (80 years old)

Nashville, Tennessee

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Ellen Geraldine Adams Obituary

The family announces the passing of Ellen Geraldine Adams (Nashville, Tennessee) on May 29, 2026. Ellen, born on December 13, 1945, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen Geraldine Adams to show support.

She was predeceased by: her son John Clyde Sills (Ellen Rosser Sills); her husband David Adams; Ted Rutledge. She is survived by: her sons, Lane Rutledge (Tammi) and Lee Rutledge (Dena); her grandchildren, Ryan Rutledge Fuerst (Paul), Emilie Rutledge Dudas (Justin), Will Rutledge (Mariana), Bret Rutledge (Casey) and Kate Rutledge Felker (Cody); her great grandchildren, Jack, Elijah, Cooper, Hunter Dudas, Samuel and James Fuerst; her stepson Ricky Adams (Cathy); her stepgrandchildren, Alisha Crow (Matthew), Ricky Adams Jr. (Jamie) and Brittany Webster (Eddie); and her stepgreat-grandchildren, Jackson, Madison Adams, Harper, Kolton and Avery Webster.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society in recognition of the care, support, and hope provided to individuals and families facing cancer.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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