In loving memory of

Jo Ellen Adams
January 21, 1938 - November 13, 2021

Jo Ellen Adams, age 83 of Prairie City, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Trinity Center at Luther Park in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 10:30 am at the Prairie City United Methodist Church. Burial will take place at Waveland Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Coburn Funeral Home in Prairie City. Memorials may be directed to the Prairie City Ambulance Association and condolences may be left at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com


The daughter of Roy and Grace (Clippenger) Thompson, Jo was born on January 21, 1938 in Prairie City. She graduated from Prairie City High School in 1956. On December 27, 1958, she was united in marriage to Harold Adams. Jo was a lifetime member of the Prairie City United Methodist Church. She also was involved with TTT and PEO. Jo enjoyed cross stitch, jigsaw puzzles, and playing bridge.

Those left to honor her memory include her three sons, Mike (Jo) Adams, Dan (Angelique) Adams and Tom (Cindy) Adams; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren and a sister, Jean (Dwight) Kennedy. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband in 2015, brothers, Dick Thompson and Bobby Thompson and a sister, Jane Lenning.

Tributes

Deb Jones wrote on Nov 15, 2021:

"I am sorry for your loss! I have known Jo most of my life. I was the neighbor kid knocking on the door to see if the boys could play. And gratefully accepting a homemade popsicle on a hot summer day. As an adult I was fortunate to get reacquainted with both Jo and Harold. They were both good down to earth people! My thoughts and prayers are with you! "

Chelsea Adams wrote on Nov 15, 2021:

"Adams Family, I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jo. She was always inviting and a joy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. ~Chelsea "