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Patricia Ann “Patty” Adams of Three Rivers passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family, just a few days shy of her 100th birthday.
She was born April 29, 1926 at home in Moorepark, the daughter of Wm. Russell “Jim” and Clelia (McKain) Bingman, and graduated from Three Rivers High School where she participated in the Girl Reserves and girls’ sports.
Patty attended Western State Teachers College, now Western Michigan University.
On June 29, 1946 she married Harry Earl Adams Jr., and they shared a long and happy marriage prior to his passing on Nov. 1, 2006. Together, they loved to travel, golf, and spend time with friends and family.
In a perfect job setup for “Chatty Patty,” she spent 30 years as a sales merchandiser for Peter Eckrich Meat Co., Country Fresh Dairy Co., County Line Cheese, and Coca-Cola Co.
She was a dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church of Three Rivers, participating in its Esther Ruth Circle, choir, and bell choir. She was a past president and a lifetime member of the United Methodist Women, and was a member of the Three Rivers Hospital Auxiliary and Red Hat Society.
Patty loved to play the saxophone and was an alumni community band member. She thrived on being around people, and loved writing notes and cards to her friends.
Her family was very important to her and she was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her son, David (Angie) Adams; grandchildren, Esther (Jeremy Young) Adams, Gabriel (Holly) Adams, and Daniel (Kylee) Adams; great-grandchildren, Emma (Anthony) Neal, John David (Loretta Johnloz) Conroy, Alec (Lena Villarreal) Robinson, Isaac and Anabele Adams, Ella, Owen, and David Adams, and Gabriel Young; great-great-grandchildren, Holland, Duke, Harry, and Vincent.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry “Whitey” Adams; and newborn son, Daniel Adams.
Her family will receive friends Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 4:00 to 8:00. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00 at the funeral home with visitation an hour prior. Pastor Jamey Smith and Pastor Dan Lane will officiate services. A private committal service will follow in Vicksburg Cemetery.
Donations in Patty’s memory may be directed to Centrica Care Navigators or the Three Rivers Food Site. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
