Joan Adams

Joan Adams, 92, of Ottawa, formerly of Wilmington, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.

Following Joan's wishes, no services will be held. Cremation rites have
been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.

Joan was born May 21, 1932, in Elliott, IL, to Bernice and Marceline
(Logan) Goad. She married Charles Adams on July 9, 1950. He preceded her
in death on March 15, 1988.

She worked as a health care worker. She was an avid reader, enjoyed
watching game shows, doing word searches, and crocheting blankets. She
was extremely fortunate and was able to see five generations of her
family.

She is survived by her children, Terry (Russell) Cable, Charlene (Mark)
Hickok, and Tony (Tami) Adams; nine grandchildren; eleven great
grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren; and her siblings,
Richard Goad, Larry Goad, Ronald Goad, and Pamela (Steven) Ritter.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Bernice and Marceline; her
husband, Charles; a son in infancy, Charles Adams Jr.; a daughter, Cathy
Fitzgerald; and her siblings, Beverly Williams, Deloris Cantrell, Donald
Goad, Dennis Goad, and Chester Goad.

The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at
www.ottawafuneralhome.com Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory, 1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350, 815-433-0300