Bennye Dean Adams, 79, of Palacios, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008. She was born in Kosse, Texas on December 4, 1928 to Ben and Irene Humphres.
On September 21, 1946, she married the love of her life, Rufus Adams, in Kosse. She and Rufus moved to Palacios in 1951 where they raised their two kids and enjoyed the friendship of many. Bennye's love of cooking carried over into her job in the dietary department of Palacios ISD where she worked for over 20 years. After her retirement, she concentrated full-time on the job she loved most, caring for her husband, kids and grandkids.
Bennye was preceded in death by her husband Rufus; parents; and brother, Darrell Humphres.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Spree of Victoria; son, Jim (Teresa) Adams of Richmond; grandchildren, Kim Spree, Shannon Spree, Shelby Nicknish, Cassie Adcock, Carrie Fehlis, Laney Adams, and Carly Adams; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Palacios Funeral Home in Palacios. Graveside services and burial will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 4 at the Kosse City Cemetery, Kosse, Texas.
Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2013
On September 21, 1946, she married the love of her life, Rufus Adams, in Kosse. She and Rufus moved to Palacios in 1951 where they raised their two kids and enjoyed the friendship of many. Bennye's love of cooking carried over into her job in the dietary department of Palacios ISD where she worked for over 20 years. After her retirement, she concentrated full-time on the job she loved most, caring for her husband, kids and grandkids.
Bennye was preceded in death by her husband Rufus; parents; and brother, Darrell Humphres.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Spree of Victoria; son, Jim (Teresa) Adams of Richmond; grandchildren, Kim Spree, Shannon Spree, Shelby Nicknish, Cassie Adcock, Carrie Fehlis, Laney Adams, and Carly Adams; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Palacios Funeral Home in Palacios. Graveside services and burial will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 4 at the Kosse City Cemetery, Kosse, Texas.
Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2013
Bennye Dean Adams, 79, of Palacios, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008. She was born in Kosse, Texas on December 4, 1928 to Ben and Irene Humphres.
On September 21, 1946, she married the love of her life, Rufus Adams, in Kosse. She and Rufus moved to Palacios in 1951 where they raised their two kids and enjoyed the friendship of many. Bennye's love of cooking carried over into her job in the dietary department of Palacios ISD where she worked for over 20 years. After her retirement, she concentrated full-time on the job she loved most, caring for her husband, kids and grandkids.
Bennye was preceded in death by her husband Rufus; parents; and brother, Darrell Humphres.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Spree of Victoria; son, Jim (Teresa) Adams of Richmond; grandchildren, Kim Spree, Shannon Spree, Shelby Nicknish, Cassie Adcock, Carrie Fehlis, Laney Adams, and Carly Adams; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Palacios Funeral Home in Palacios. Graveside services and burial will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 4 at the Kosse City Cemetery, Kosse, Texas.
Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2013
On September 21, 1946, she married the love of her life, Rufus Adams, in Kosse. She and Rufus moved to Palacios in 1951 where they raised their two kids and enjoyed the friendship of many. Bennye's love of cooking carried over into her job in the dietary department of Palacios ISD where she worked for over 20 years. After her retirement, she concentrated full-time on the job she loved most, caring for her husband, kids and grandkids.
Bennye was preceded in death by her husband Rufus; parents; and brother, Darrell Humphres.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Spree of Victoria; son, Jim (Teresa) Adams of Richmond; grandchildren, Kim Spree, Shannon Spree, Shelby Nicknish, Cassie Adcock, Carrie Fehlis, Laney Adams, and Carly Adams; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Palacios Funeral Home in Palacios. Graveside services and burial will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, December 4 at the Kosse City Cemetery, Kosse, Texas.
Palacios Funeral Home, Palacios, TX (361) 972-2013
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