Elizabeth Adams

Elizabeth Neal Adams, 84, of Copperas Cove, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. ​

Services for Elizabeth (Beth) Adams will be at a later date.

Elizabeth was born on November 19, 1936, to Edward and Tommie (Atkinson) Hope in Stephenville, Texas. She married Richard Lee Adams on October 25, 1954, in Stephenville, Texas. They were married for 67 years and resided in Dallas, Texas. She was a wife and mother first, then helped her husband in their business, Adams Brothers Appliance Service.

Elizabeth's hobbies were crocheting, ceramic making, and baking for the family. She was passionate about her gardens and also enjoyed going camping and was always up for family game night. She enjoyed family time anytime.

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lee Adams Sr.; parents, Edward and Tommie Hope; brothers, Alvin Ray and Russell Vance; grandson, Matthew Lee O'Neal; and great-great-granddaughter, Arabella Faye O'Neal-Torres.

Elizabeth is survived by her children and spouses; son, Richard & Jody Adams; daughter, Elizabeth & Steve O’Neal; son, David & Robin Adams; and daughter, Angela & Keith Runyon; brother, Edward Hope; sisters, Mary Stanford, Joyce Rainey, Brenda Roberson, and Billie Thiebaud; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family of Elizabeth Adams wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Khandaville and Dorraine Moore of UT Southwestern, also John, Irma, and Brittany of Baylor Scott & White Hospice. A special thank you to Abigail and Ronnie of Viss Family Funeral Home for the care and respect you showed our loved one in our time of sorrow and grief.