HARLINGEN, TX. — Bertha Helen Adams

Age 72, passed away at Harlingen Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends on August 25, 2008. Helen was born on July 22, 1936 in Batson, Texas to George and Katie Christman.

Helen is survived by her husband of 52 years, Harvey Adams of Harlingen; her son Keith (Elaine) Adams of Harlingen, her daughters Gayle (Dale) Misenhimer of Harlingen, Sharon (Ricky) Self of Spring, Janet (Jimmy) Whorton of Montgomery, and Judy Adams of Harlingen.

She is also survived by her grandchildren Erin and Evie Adams, Kara (Jeff) Misenhimer-Thorpe, Kenny Misenhimer, Andrew and Avery Self, and Jennifer, Jeffrey, and Jacob Whorton.

Also survived by sisters, Lola (George) Crawford and Florine (Jerry) Streeper, and brother George (Melva) Christman, sister-in-law Harriet Grayson, and brother-in-law Earl (Dari Gale) Adams and numerous nieces and nephews.

Helen is preceded in death by her brother, Odell Christman and sister, Betty McCreight.

Helen was happy being a farmer's wife and full-time mom. She enjoyed many activities with her family and friends. She bowled and played bridge for many years. She loved spending time on the island and at the deer lease, and could out-fish and hunt the best of them. She could finish the morning crossword puzzle before her coffee was cold. Her happiest times were the holidays when her children and grandkids would gather and play games.

Helen was a member of the First Christian Church. She had been a member and a "sweetheart" of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority.

Helen was a loving wife, mother, and grandma. We love you mom and will miss you greatly.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2008, 3 p.m., at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home with Reverend Mark Coppins, officiating.
Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Self, Kenny Misenhimer, Jeffrey Whorton, Rolando Tamayo, Gordon Island and Chad Cooley.

You are invited to sign the guestbook or leave a condolence at www.buck-ashcraft.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.

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