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Adams, Martha Jo

  • Friday, February 24, 2017
Martha Adams
Martha Adams
Martha Jo Adams, 81,Chattanooga, died on February 23, 2017 at her home. 

Martha was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and raised six children as a stay at home mother. She loved gardening, embroidery, country and gospel music, and spending time with her family. 

She was the daughter of the late Jim and Carolyn Skipper, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Amos "Buddy" Adams, as well as her daughter, Sherry Adams, sisters, Betty Skipper Shores and Irene Skipper Simons, and brothers, Richard Skipper and Tom Skipper. 

Survivors include her brother, Franklin Skipper, son, Mark Adams and spouse Lisa Adams, daughters, Lisa Adams, Laura Adams Mills and spouse Edward Mills, Kim Adams and Dina Adams, as well as seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

There will be no visitation at the funeral home and a private graveside gathering for immediate family will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, 423-531-3975.
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