Ann Mae Adams

July 10, 1956 - September 21, 2023

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Southcrest Baptist Church

3801 S Loop 289

Lubbock, TX 79423

(806) 797-9000 |

Wednesday 9/27, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Ann Mae Adams was born July 10, 1956, to the late Arthur B. and Garnet Mae (Livingston) Adams in Saint Joseph, MO. Ann was welcomed home by her big brother, Jay B. Adams. In 1974, she graduated from Wathena High School, Wathena, KS and in 1978, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS. Following graduation Ann taught school in Troy, Kansas from 1978 until 1982. She taught Jr. High and High School PE, basketball, and track. She also substituted and coached 7^th grade girls’ basketball. In 1982, Ann moved to Lubbock and taught adults how to drive a school bus. From 1988 until 2006, Ann worked for University Medical Center. In 2006, Ann began working for First Care, who was eventually bought out by Baylor Scott and White. She remained there until her retirement in December of 2021.

Ann loved playing basketball and that love started while playing in her driveway as a kid. In school Ann played from sixth grade until graduation. In college she oversaw the women’s intramural program. Ann was a proud Lady Raider season ticketholder since 1992. Like basketball, Ann also had a love for music and was involved with her church music program, teaching children’s choir and singing in the adult choir while attending both Trinity Baptist Church and Southcrest Baptist Church.

A very special relationship was started in 1993, while Ann was attending Trinity Baptist Church. It was there that Ann met Glee and her son Benton Britt. Ann was Benton’s favorite candy lady. She always had some sort of hard candy waiting for him which she kept in the cover of her Bible. Their friendship grew into a family over the years and Ann eventually became known as “Nana” to Skylar and Everley. Several years ago, when Nana was diagnosed with cancer, she moved in with Benton, Alyssa and their daughters.

Nana is survived by her Lubbock family, Benton and Alyssa Britt, their daughters, Skylar and Everley; her brothers, Jay Adams of Saint Joseph, MO, and Larry (Rebecca) Adams of Columbus, NE; nieces, Monica Algeria from Kansas City, KS and Christina Adams of Lawrence, KS.

Southcrest Baptist Church

3801 S Loop 289

Lubbock, TX 79423

(806) 797-9000 | Map

Wednesday 9/27, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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In loving memory! We will miss your big heart and wonderful sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all your friends and family.

My heart is heavy with sadness. Ann and we’re close friends and shared many adventures. She was like an aunt to my girls. She was a true believer and totally devoted to her church and her music. Heaven gained a singing Angel who I am so sad to have lost from our earthly world. I would like to thank the Britt family for their living care of my dear friend. She was taken too soon.

May God bless and keep you in this time of sorrow. May her memory forever live in your hearts.

So so sorry to hear of Ann’s passing but know your family has the best guardian Angel ever Theresa Harris Rohrer Class of 73

I had the opportunity to work with at BSWHP. One of our commitments is to serve faithfully. Ann did this not only in her professional career, but in her daily life. Ann had a big heart for helping others and lived to serve. We also shared a love for the Kansas City Chiefs. After Ann retired, we spent a lot of time texting back and forth talking about the team and games. Ann will be missed! Sending thoughts and prayers to her family!

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Precious, in the sight of the LORD, is the death of his saints. ~Psalm 116:15~ Ann was a beautiful saint. Heaven's choir got sweeter, September 21st. Ann was a vivacious and spirited woman! Her smile was bigger than life! She lived what she believed, and she's really living now! Know this, those same loving arms that welcomed Ann to her eternal home, are also securely wrapped around you, her loved ones, and friends. May His comfort & peace be yours. There's a glad reunion day, coming, and those who believe in Jesus, whom Ann loved and served, will see her again, someday! I'm looking forward to that day. Until Then, my heart will go on singing... I know that's what Ann would do!

Ann was a wonderful cousin, great Christian woman and she stood behind her beliefs 100%. I will miss her very much but know that she is with the Lord and singing with the angels

Ann was a devout Christian who loved the Lord and served well. Her smile, laugh and bigger than life personality live on. Always ready to help her friends, I remember her regularly mowing a friend’s yard just because she could. We both worked in the medical field and attended the same seminars. Ann was great at any facet of her career. I will miss her, but, I rejoice she has pain no more. Rest in glory my friend.

I first met Ann working the Ada Elevator door I was the ticket scanner for KT Black . I am so sorry for y’all’s loss she always had a smile on her face .

I met Ann while working for FirstCare. I laugh at myself for thinking she was a mean person. That is so far from the truth. She is direct with her responses but is one of the most caring individuals there was. Ann was truly an angel on this earth. She will be truly missed by all that knew her. My prayers and condolences go out to all of her family's and friends. Gaynell Hendrick

I have known Ann for some time, and really got to know her better during game day at Southcrest Baptist. She so loved playing "Joker". I will miss her laughing and having so much fun!

I had the privilege of working with Ann at Good News Club. The children loved her and her wonderful spirit. She just exuded joy, even when we knew she wasn’t feeling well. I loved watching her sing in the choir, also. I think that Ann is a great example of how we should live our lives…serving Jesus up to the last moment possible. “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.