d. May 5, 2024
Pauline (Polly) Adams, 95, of Kingsland, Texas passed away peacefully in New Braunfels, Texas on May 5, 2024.
Polly Adams was preceded in death by her father, Audren Davis; mother, Grace Davis; sister, Margaret Owens; daughter, Teri Thomas; son-in-law, Mike Thomas and great grandson, Layne Adams.
Polly is survived by her daughter, Barbara Hill & husband, Rob Roark (Wichita Falls, TX) ; her son, Mike Adams & wife, Kelly (Canyon Lake, TX); her grandchildren: Kim Thompson (Granbury, TX), Kelly Guthrie & husband, Paul (Wichita Falls, TX), Cole Adams & wife, Jennifer (New Braunfels, TX), Brooke Woodul (Marble Falls, TX), Allison Johnson & husband, Matt (Coral Gables,FL),JasonThomas & wife, Christine (Erie, CO) and Scott Thomas & wife, Connie (Austin, TX); sixteen greatgrandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Polly grew up in the Crowell, Texas area and enjoyed recounting stories of her childhood as a sheriff’s daughter. Polly achieved her Bachelor of Science in Education. She worked two full-time jobs for years as an elementary teacher for Big Spring ISD along with the evening shift at the local 7-11 convenience store. Living and working in west Texas for over 25 years, her dream was to live and retire on a lake.
Polly realized that dream when she purchased a lake house on Lake LBJ in Kingsland, Texas. With her move to Kingsland, she continued her work for the 7-11 organization for several more years by transferring and managing stores in Horseshoe Bay and Burnet, eventually being honored for 25 years of faithful service.
At her treasured lake home, she hosted many family gatherings cooking full-blown breakfasts that included home fried potatoes, all-day affairs of grilling delicious barbecue chicken and baking homemade brownies while she watched her growing family enjoy the lake.
Following her retirement from 7-11, Polly was an avid Bridge player at the Kingsland Senior Citizens Center and diligently worked out with the Kingsland Health and Fitness crew, especially with her personal trainer, Charlotte. She enjoyed keeping a manicured yard and an immaculate house. Polly donated her time by helping assemble boxes for Operation Christmas Child when she could no longer work outside.
Polly was the definition of the word matriarch, strong and independent, who instilled in her family the value of attention to detail and hard work. She will be incredibly missed.
Arrangements to hold a Celebration of Life in Kingsland, TX are pending.
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