Ann Taylor Adams

Loyal. Independent. Resilient. Honest. These are just a few words that describe the life of Ann Taylor Adams. Born to Dr. and Mrs. William Milton Adams, the third of four children on May 22, 1942, Ann lived a life of dedication to her family. Having grown up in Hein Park in Memphis, TN, Ann maintained her residence in Midtown during her formidable years. As a child, she enjoyed playing with her siblings and a fondness for animals. Ann attended Central High School and graduated from Rhodes College (Southwestern at Memphis) where she was president of Kappa Delta sorority. Her life would never be the same after the birth of her beloved daughter, Lynn, who she adored and raised with great pride. As devoted as she was as a mother, her care for her own mother was unwavering. She applied the same commitment to her professional career. Upon earning her Masters in Education, she was a dedicated teacher in the Memphis City Schools. Afterwards, following in her family’s footsteps, Ann worked in the medical field and was known for her organizational skills. Ann (with daughter Lynn) lived in Colorado for ten years and enjoyed the mountains, desert, and wine country. Back in Memphis for her last chapter, Ann loved living at the Fairway Towers and we are grateful for her friends there and the caring workers that treated her like family. Ann enjoyed several hobbies including hiking, fishing, crafts, but mostly tennis. Always independent in thought, Ann was forthcoming in her opinions, which over the years grew to be an incredibly endearing trait.

At 79, Ann passed away peacefully on April 7 with family at her side, after a recurrence of pneumonia.

Ann is survived by her brother, Dr. William Milton Adams, Jr., of Memphis, TN; her sister, Sue Adams Pittman, of Milan, TN, her daughter, Catherine Lynn Horton, of Hardy, AR; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine Taylor and William Milton Adams, Sr. and her brother, Dr. Robert Franklin Adams.