Joan Marie Adams,84, of Troy, MO, passed away on Feb. 8, 2024 at her home in Troy, MO, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 14, 1939 in Cooter, MO to Ralph and Ruby Pauline (Blackburn) Barnett. Joan attended the local schools and graduated from Cahokia High School. She met Gale Adams while he was working as an usher at a theatre. Gale asked her out on a date and the rest was history. They were united in marriage on July 13, 1957 in St. Louis, MO. To this union were born two children: Tona and Scott. Joan had worked as a church secretary, and was a devoted member of O' Fallon Church of Christ. She was a homemaker for most of her life and enjoyed taking care of her family.  Joan and Gale enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with family and friends, especially their grandchildren. Joan will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Gale Adams of Troy, Mo, two children: Tona and husband Randy Sitze of Winfield, MO and Scott and wife Molly Adams of Troy, MO, grandchildren: Jason Sitze, Candice Rankin, Krista Johnson, Sarah Adams and Zachary Adams, great-grandchildren: Chase Rankin, Evan Rankin, Mia Rankin, Lexi Sitze and Ralph Johnson, many other relatives and friends.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Ralph Barnett.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024 from 3:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379, 636-528-8244.

Funeral will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024,  10:00 a.m. at Fairgrounds Road Church of Christ, Troy, MO 63379. Dr. Lee Lewis to officiate.  Interment to follow in Troy City Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Jason Sitze, Zachary Adams, Evan Rankin, Patrick Rankin, Chase Rankin and Tony Johnson. Honorary Pallbearer – Ralph Johnson

Memorials- Children's Home of Paragould, Arkansas c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location. Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com