Inez M. Adams

Inez “Granny” McCauley Adams, 89, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016. She was born October 11, 1926 in Cades Cove. She was a faithful member of Piney Level Missionary Baptist Church. “Granny” was an avid historian and charter member of the Cades Cove Preservation Association. She was preceded in death by: parents, Millard & Dulcie McCauley; sister, Glenda Nichols; son, Terry Adams. She is survived by: husband, Earl Adams, Jr.; son, Tony Adams (Vickie); grandchildren, Traci (David) Boone, Lindsey (Nathan) Payne, Allan (Rachel) Adams, Monta Vaden, Monty (Becca) Bebout; Great-grandchildren, Cory Boone, Camden Boone, Greyson Payne, Emory Payne, Lacee Adams, Olivia Adams and many, many precious “adopted” friends and family; Sister, Maycle Yearout & husband Wayne; Brother, Truel McCaulley & wife Betty; Nephews, Rick & Randy Nichols. A very special thank you to Blount Memorial Hospice/Palliative Care and Dr. Ousama Dabbagh. Friends may call at their convenience at Smith Chapel on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 11, 2016 at West Millers Cove Church Cemetery with Rev. George Macht officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Gideons Bibles, www.gideons.org or PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Inez M. Adams please visit our Sympathy Store.