Beth Adams

Beth Adams obituary, Cahokia, IL

Beth Adams

Beth Adams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Braun Family Funeral Home - Columbia on Jun. 24, 2025.

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Beth Adams, nee Pendergrass, 93, of Waterloo, IL., formerly of Arnold, MO. born on November 25, 1931, in Bluffton, AR., passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Oak Hill in Waterloo, IL.
Beth was a former member of People's Church in Arnold, MO., and Friendship Assembly of God in St. Louis, MO. Beth loved sewing, she made her daughters bridesmaids dresses and her miniature bride's dress. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Johnny D. Adams; three sisters and two brothers.
Surviving is her daughter Tracy (Ron) Imm of Waterloo, IL; a sister-in-law, Shirley Pendergrass of Florida; three grandchildren; Justin (Brittany) Imm of Waterloo, IL, Jessica (Max) Turner of Waterloo, IL and Jeremy Imm of Waterloo, IL; and five great grandchildren; Beckett, Jaxton, Brycen, Brady and Jillian. Beth was also a dear aunt and friend to many.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences may be expressed at braunfh.com.
Visitation will be on June 30, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Braun Family Funeral Home, 265 Quarry Road, Columbia, IL. and on Tuesday from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Ron Imm Sr. officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Shepherd Hills Cemetery in Barnhart, MO.
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