On July 19, 2023, Bernice Adams of Kirbyville, Texas, passed away at the age of 90 ½ years.
She was born on January 19, 1933, to the late Carl Adams and Oree Simpson in Kirbyville, Texas. Bernice worked for Kirby Lumber for over 30 years. She was also an entrepreneur, operating and managing Bern's Burgers—home of Kirbyville's finest homemade burgers. The Tramtown kids knew her as the cool cup lady. Bernice was a dedicated member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church for over 40 years, and she faithfully sent her tithes to the church when she could no longer attend. She loved working in her yard and putting up elaborate decorations for the holidays. Bernice is remembered for always sharing a compliment or a cute, witty joke with anyone she came in contact with.
Bernice Adams was preceded in death by her mother, Oree Simpson, father, Carl Adams, sister, Juanita Adams, and son, Bobby Lynn Wagner.
Bernice is survived by her three sisters, Alma Lee Hall of Humble, TX, Carl Lee Wilson, and Doris Nell Adams of Beaumont, TX; three brothers, Johnny Lee Adams and Larry Adams of Sacramento, CA, and Melvin Adams of Silsbee, TX; she is also survived by her five daughters, Deneice Kennebrew Cooper (Ralph) of Houston, TX, Nina Mae Williams-Adams (Will) of Jasper, TX, Bonnie Leday (Gary) of Dallas,
TX, Elmora Smith (Marvin) of Crosby, TX, and Willie Maw (Mit) Taylor (Joseph) of Dallas, TX; three sons, Forest Ray Adams of Kirbyville, TX, Robrady Adams of Palestine, TX, and Roger Adams (Michon) of Houston, TX; as well as 23 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many relatives and friends who all loved her dearly.