Published on September 30, 2026 10:09 am
Last Updated on September 30, 2026 10:09 am
Audrea “Kay” Adams, 84, of Strasburg, Illinois, passed away on September 27, 2026, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham surrounded by the love of her family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Brummerstedt Funeral Home in Stewardson with Pastor Kent Denton officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow in Stewardson Cemetery.
Kay was born on December 30, 1941, in Mode, the daughter of Emry and Ethel (Craig) Davis. She was a 1959 graduate of Stewardson-Strasburg High School.
On Valentine’s Day in 1959, Kay married Robert Adams, and together they shared 64 years of marriage before his passing in 2023. Their life together was built on devotion, commitment, and the many simple blessings of family and home. Through the years, they created a loving household filled with memories that will be cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know them.
Kay worked for and retired from World Color Press in Effingham. Kay was a woman of deep faith, and her belief in the Lord was the foundation of her life. She was a faithful member of the
New Horizons Church in St. Elmo, where she served with devotion and passion. Her unwavering trust in God and her gentle encouragement to others were a reflection of the steadfast faith she carried each day. She lived her beliefs in a way that inspired those around her and offered comfort to many. In her spare time, Kay enjoyed crocheting, quilting, scrapbooking, and working word search books. She also treasured time spent with her loved ones, especially during holidays, when family gatherings brought her great joy.
Kay leaves behind her four children, Tammy Benton of Lovington, Bobby Adams of Effingham, Sally (Jack) Ooton of Xenia, and David Adams of Pawnee. She is also survived by eight
grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Frieda Allen of Herrick, Margaret (Steve) Fritts of Stewardson, and Reva Veach of Palestine, one brother, Glen (Barb) Davis of
Stewardson, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her daughter Bonnie in infancy.
Memorials in
Kay’s honor may be given to the donor’s favorite charity and may be mailed to 302 W. Main St.,
Shelbyville, IL 62565.
Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story at
www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.