Florence A. (Pettyjohn) Adams

GEORGETOWN (formerly of Long Neck, Del) – Florence A. (Pettyjohn) Adams passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.

Florence was born and raised in Georgetown, Delaware daughter of the late Luther and Jenny (Allen) Pettyjohn. Prior to his passing, Florence lived for several years in the Long Neck area of Millsboro with her husband, John O. Adams.

Many years ago, Florence worked as a receptionist with Murray Motors. She worked as a cosmetologist for 8 years and would also substitute in the cafeteria for the Indian River School District.

While living in Millsboro, Florence was a member of the Indian River Yacht Club and served as Rear Commodore in the 1970’s, and former member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post #28. She enjoyed bowling and bowled on several leagues over the years at Milford and Dover Bowling Lanes. Florence was a huge fan of Little League and was well-known for her keeping the umpires straight at any sporting event.  Above all else, Florence adored her family, especially her grandchildren who she supported with love through every endeavor throughout their life; from birth, to school, sports, adulthood, and life events, she was there for them.

In addition to her parents, Florence is preceded in death by her husband, John O. Adams; son, Derek Adams, grandson, Jeremy Adams; and son, Isaac “Bunk” Adams; and her siblings.

She is survived by a son, Eric Adams (Karen); two grandsons, Kris Adams (Mindy), and Jamie Adams; a granddaughter, Jennifer Milligan (Heather); seven great grandchildren, Kellan Adams, Hailey Adams, Kasen Adams, McKinley Adams, Maddie Adams, Landan Milligan, and baby boy Milligan due to make his arrival in December; a special niece to whom she was close, Susan Murray; sisters in law, Evie Parker and Sylvia “Annie” Turner; brothers in law, Wilbur Adams and Martin Adams; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family; and her beloved Peekapoo, Lady, who never left her side.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30pm on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Cokesbury Cemetery, 14775 Seashore Highway, Georgetown, De 19947.

In lieu of flowers, Florence had requested memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or online at https://www.cancer.org

Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown, where online condolences are welcome for the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com