Barbara L. Adams

Barbara L. Adams, 84, of New Castle passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Glen Oaks Health Campus following an extended illness. She was born in Henry County on December 1, 1926 to the late Edward and Alma (Catt) Addison.

She had worked at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis. She attended Kennard Friends Church where she had taught Sunday school for many years. Barbara loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by four children: Michael (wife: Vickie) Adams of Alexandria, Steven Adams, Cheryl (husband: Tony) York, Dawnn Adams all of New Castle; five grandchildren: Brian (wife: Amy) Adams of Alexandria, Brent (wife: Ann) Adams of Muncie, Tony York Jr. of New Castle, Michele York of Orlando, Florida, Heather Hill of New Castle; seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Gene Adams in 2007; her parents and a brother, Gene Addison.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Reverend Steve Arnett officiating. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. Friends may call from 5 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .