June 19, 2023
Shelia Lavon Adamson age 69 of Smithville passed away on Saturday morning, June 17, 2023, at her residence. She was born January 23, 1954, to her parents, the late Floyd and Jossie Dempsey George. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Adamson; son, Carl Eldridge, Jr.; 2 sisters, Caroly George and Jackie Burton. She worked for 15 years at Star Manfacturing and was a homemaker. She was a member of New Home Baptist Church. She is survived by 4 daughters, Betty Simmons of Pikeville, Martha (Richie) Knowles of Smithville, Mary (Mark) Fritts of Soddy Daisy and Jossie Bock of Smithville; grandchildren, Gabriel (Kylee) Knowles, Hannah Knowles and other grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Emberleigh, Emryn and Enslee Knowles and other great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Patricia Smith of Murfreesboro and Deanda Wilkey of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and interment will be 1:PM Monday, June 19, 2023, at Salem Cemetery in Liberty with Richie Knowles and Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will not be any visitation at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the graveside service at 1:PM Monday. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.