Abbie Adams

Abbie Danielle Adams, 6, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Abbie was born September 30, 2002 the daughter of Donald and Jamie (Browning) Adams in Marion. Abbie, a precious creation of God, has blessed the lives of every spirit that she has touched. She was truly loved since the day of her birth into this world and will continue to be loved through eternity. Among those special to her heart are her cousins, friends at school, and friends and teachers at church. Abbie simply loved life and the people that surrounded her. Her favorite pastimes included playing sports, riding on the Golf Cart with Papa, riding her skateboard, doing her schoolwork, and working in the garden with Mama. She was so blessed to be surrounded with loving Parents, a Sister, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends. During her life on this earth, Abbie was fortunate enough to never experience illness, neglect, evil, loss, or abuse. Abbie only knew love, support, encouragement, and friendship. She simply never wanted for anything and was reminded frequently that she was loved beyond measure. But more than this, she knew the love of our Heavenly Father and was so eager to share this love with others. She is survived by her: Parents Don and Jamie Adams of Marion Sister Addisyn Adams of Marion Maternal Grandparents John and Pam Browning of Marion Paternal Grandmother Mary Ranne of Grand Prairie, Texas Maternal Great Grandmother Geraldine Kelley of Marion Paternal Great Grandmother Jean Adams of Goreville Paternal Great Grandmother Delores Dannehold of Quincy, Illinois Uncle Dr. Jason and Bridget Browning of Paducah, Kentucky Uncle John and Leah Browning of Marion Aunt Jenny and Mark Hale of Flower Mound, Texas Her special cousins; JoAnna, Hannah, Logan, Zechariah and Madisyn Preceded by Maternal Great Grandparents - Oral and Norine Browning, Paternal Grandfather Ron Adams, Maternal Great Grandfather Roy Kelley and Paternal Great Grandfather Dean Adams. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Third Baptist Church in Marion with Dr. Jason Browning and Pastor Scott Kallem officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening after 5:00 P.M. at the church. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. For those who prefer memorials may be made to the Third Baptist Church Awana Program. Envelopes will be available at the church or at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market, Marion, Illinois 62959.