Shirley Ruth Waring Adams, 81, of Marlinton, West Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September
18, 2023.
She was born February 19, 1942 in Escondido, California and was the daughter of the late George Guy Waring and Lorna
Ruth Waller Waring.
Shirley was married to Billie EugeneAdams of Jolly, Texas in January 1960. They lived in eight states before landing in
Marlinton in 1977. Billy was a cowboy and a cement mason. They lived and worked on ranches in various
states. Shirley cooked for the cowboys, and her love of cooking always stuck with her. If you ever had one of her
homemade rolls, pizzas, pepperoni rolls, pies, cookies (or really anything), you would always ask for more.
She was extremely creative and talented in doll making and woodworking. She made dolls and miniatures at The
Greenbrier Dollhouse and made lampshades for Gibson’s at The Greenbrier Hotel for many years before opening her own
craft shop in Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, where she created
for eleven years. Her button dolls, Raggedy Ann and Andys, stuffed bunnies, and many other creative works can be found
all over the county. Shirley also worked for the Pocahontas County Senior Center and the Pocahontas County Convention
and Visitors Bureau for fifteen years before retirement. She was a member of the Marlinton Church of Christ, loved her
church family, and was strong in her faith and her love for God. She served on The Landmarks Commission as well as the
Pocahontas County Opera House Board.
Shirley always had a witty sense of humor, and loved making people laugh. She loved serving others and enjoyed
spending time with her family and exploring Pocahontas County, especially the Scenic Highway.
She will be greatly missed. MamMa, you are our sunshine, our only sunshine, and we love you!!
Surviving are –
Her children –
LindaAdams of Huntersville
Brenda Cochran (husband, Greg) of Dunmore
Raymond Adams (wife, Holly) of Morgantown
Clifford (Kip)Adams of Los Angeles, California
Her sisters –
Georgia Bruce (husband, Jack) of Kingman, Arizona
June Langford of Spokane, Washington
Abrother –
Ralph Waring (wife, Laurie) of Phoenix, Arizona
Her beloved grandchildren –
Kellyn and Katie Cassell, Tausha and Joshua Grim,
Courtney and Jared McClung, Sabrina and Andrew Raymond,
CharleneAdams, Makinsey and Greg Poeppel,
Sebastian Adams, BryceAdams, Devin Adams, DominicAdams,
Ty Cochran and Morgan Cassell
And her great-grandchildren –
Hunter, Kenidy, McKenna, Maggie, Charlotte, Brailey, Chloe,
Ellie, Leo, Kai and Baby Girl Poeppel coming in October
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Patricia Waring Pitchford and her husband, Floyd Pitchford;
brother-in-law, Albert Bruce; son-in-law, Daniel Fisher and daughter-in-law, Janett (Jenny)Adams.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Sunday, September 24 at the Marlinton Church of Christ where a
funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday with Pastor Mike Moore officiating.
Interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pocahontas County Opera House, P. O. Box 282, Marlinton, WV 24954
or WV Caring Hospice and Palliative Caring.Kimble Funeral Home