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Barbara L. Adams

4/9/1933 - 12/3/2022

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Obituary For Barbara L. Adams

Barbara L. Adams April 9, 1933- December 3. 2022

Barbara L. Adams, 89, Garvey Manor Hollidaysburg, formerly of Altoona, died Saturday morning at the Manor. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Harry and Wava (Shuggarts) Rexford. She married James M. Adams September 9, 1955 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Altoona. He preceded her in death on October 28, 2015. Barbara is survived by 2 sons: James Adams (Linda) of Altoona and Timothy Adams of Altoona; 2 daughters: Cecelia Kruis (Gary) of Altoona and Teresa Adams of Bakersfield, CA: 4 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; a sister: Joyce Kipp of Altoona. She was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Beth Adams, a grandson Stephen Adams, a brother George Rexford and a sister Dorothy Buckels. She was a 1951 graduate of Altoona High School, had retired in 1991 from Verizon, formerly Bell Telephone, as a group Manager with 36 years of service. Barbara was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Caesar Battisti Club. Barbara loved to travel and take trips with her husband Jim; she also enjoyed her daily walks. Friends will be received from 4 to 7pm on Wednesday December 7, 2022 at The Stevens Mortuary 1421 8th Ave. Altoona, PA 16602 where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Thursday December 8,2022 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church by Monsignor Michael Becker. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery. Condolences can be offered at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 12/14/2022

    Kathleen Moyer-McGranaghan

    Our condolences to Barbara's family. She was our mother's maid of honor (Joyce Dwyer Moyer), they graduated high school together, they worked at Bell Tel together briefly, they both raised families apart but were reunited at Garvey Manor in 2015 in the later stages of life! Barb was always walking walking and walking. We "Moyer Gals" would often visit our Mother and at special events Barb & Joyce would entertain us. RIP. With Love, From The daughters of Joyce (Tom d) Moyer: Kathleen, Colleen, Eileen (d), Joleen, Laureen, Bernadeen & Christeen

  • 12/05/2022

    Janine Beard

    Our deepest, sincere sympathy to the family of Mrs. Adams. She was a wonderful person and a great neighbor. Bill, Janine Beard and family

  • 12/05/2022

    Michelle Rightenour

    Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one... I met Jim & Barbara when they moved to Homewood. Barbara and I immediately formed a special bond that I have cherished through the years! She would take her daily walk(s) and would usually end up in my office and would always offer a hand. We had so many wonderful chats and times of laughter together. When it came time for Barbara to move from Homewood, we shared tears because we knew that we would miss each other deeply but we understood the need for the move as well. Fly high my dear friend, until we meet again. With love, Michelle Rightenour

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