Bonham, Texas -- Marion Elizabeth McAdams of Bonham, TX, went to that great drag strip in the sky, September 28, 2024. She was 85 years old. She was the loving wife of Jimmy McAdams who preceded her in death.

Born February 15,1939, Marion was the daughter of Johnnie and Margaret Pruiett. She has one sister, Jo Fletcher (and husband Gary) of Rowlett, TX.

She was the beloved mother of 3 children, Beth Gilmister (and husband Richard) of Bonham, Pat McAdams of Bonham and Anthony McAdams of Stinnett, TX. She has 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Marion loved gardening, westerns, frogs, Snoopy, purple and cars. In the 1960s she won the Powder Puff Trophy in Amarillo, racing a 1959 Pontiac. She loved animals and fed stray cats, raccoons, possums and hummingbirds. She worked at Lehde’s Food Store and Sikes grocery for several years before permanently retiring.

Graveside services for Mrs. McAdams will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Hampton Cemetery in Edhube Community, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held an hour prior to service at the cemetery. Bro. Mark Posey will preside.

Pallbearers are Robert Kretlow, Chris Jackson, Larry Partridge, and Gary Fletcher.

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