Mary Adams

Adams, Mary Virgina SAUK CITY/MADISON-Mary Virginia Adams, age 88, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015, at Maplewood, Sauk Prairie. She was born on May 14, 1926, in Harrison County, W.V., the daughter of Charlie and Ethel (Wigner) Spriggs. Mary married Marvin Ford on May 19, 1945, in Texas, he preceded her in death. Later, she married James Adams on Feb. 18, 1966, in Virginia. Mary enjoyed bowling, word searches, reading, and shopping. She and her husband were stationed all over the United States before settling down in Madison. Mary worked for Karmenta Nursing Home. Mary is survived by her children, Robert (Judy) Ford of Madison, Carolyn (Galen) Malisch of North Freedom, James Ford (Audrey Schultz-Amos) of Waupun, Kathy Ford (Johnnie Wheeler) of Madison; son-in-law, Tom Landphier of Deerfield; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Mike (Mary Beth) Sickenger. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Marvin Ford and James Adams; son, Marvin Ford Jr.; daughter, Deborah Landphier, two infant daughters, Rosemary and Elizabeth Ann; grandsons, Robert Ford and Gregory Streeter; great-granddaughter, Erika Jean Perry; and sisters, Pauline Jones and Maxine Huey. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m., on Monday, April 27, 2015 with Father Michael Tess presiding. Burial will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday. A special thank you to Dr. Koch and the staff at Maplewood, Sauk Prairie for all of their wonderful care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420