Obituary of Josephine B. Adams

Josephine “Jody” Burley Adams, 87, wife of Thala Donald “Don” Adams, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. She was born in Lynchburg, VA and was the daughter of the late Howard Franklin Burley and the late Thelma Shields Burley.

Jody taught 3^rd grade at Margaret Beeks Elementary School for most of her 25-year career. She came from a long line of strong matriarchs who insisted on proper elocution and etiquette and went on to become a much-loved mentor, teacher, friend, mother and wife. She was involved in many women’s church groups over the years.

In addition to her husband of 68 years, she will be missed and remembered by her children, Patrick Adams (Jan), Kathy Sirgy (Abraham), Michael “Mike” Adams, Donald J. “Don” Adams; grandchildren, Matt Johnson (Lauren Moon), Kristen Johnson (Lee Gilley), Jessica St. Arnauld (Ryan Hutchins), Shane Adams, Chris Miller (Leslie), Rebekah Allen (Taylor); as well as nine great-grandchildren.

At Jody’s request, there will be no services held.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.simpsonfuneral.com