Kayren Ann Waltz Adams was born on September 8, 1951, in Pineland, Texas, to Elijah Lee Waltz, Sr., and Margie Lee Newell Waltz. When she was in the second grade, her family relocated to Jasper, where Kayren grew up and attended Jasper High School, graduating in 1970. she attended Prairie view A&M University. Kayren was also a member of The Order of Eastern Star Green Meadows #364. Later in life, Kayren attended Angelina College, where she studied and graduated in the field of childhood development.

Kayren was married to Willie James Adams on July 15, 1974. During their marriage, the couple welcomed two children, Charles (Pete) and Jennifer.

Kayren was known for her fun-loving personality, her fashionable style, spunky attitude, and her hard-working spirit. She enjoyed a long and fulfilling career with the Jasper Independent School District and was also the owner and operator of "Kayren's Corner". She was a life-long committed member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church where she served diligently as the mission president. Kayren was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She dedicated her life to her family, which was her greatest joy.

On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, our dear sweet Kayren was called home by God to receive her heavenly wings.

She will truly be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijah Waltz, Sr., and Margie Lee Waltz; and her sisters, Patricia Horne and Billye Sanders.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her spouse, Willie James Adams, three brothers, Lawrence Waltz of Atlanta, GA, Elijah Waltz Jr. (Brenda), of Jasper, TX, and Danny Waltz of Abilene, TX; sisters, Juanita Crawford (Lobis) of Houston, TX, Margie Waltz Mays of Jasper, TX, and Chinita Waltz Seastrunk of Jasper, TX; one son, Charles Adams (Sacajawea) of Houston, TX; one daughter, Jennifer Adams of Jasper, TX; five grandchildren, Jordan, Alyssia, Chloe, Jade, and Maleigha; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.