LINDA LEE ADAMS

Linda Lee Adams, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home on July 13, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on January 26, 1947, in Amarillo, Texas. Linda was the daughter of Billy Joe Burns and Hazel Taylor Burns. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Charles Glenn Adams, her parents, and her brother Mark J. Burns. Linda is survived by her children, Tracy Alison Dimsdale (Joe), Melissa Lee Clayton, and Charles Christopher Adams (Rebecca) two grandchildren Ashton Clayton and Wesley Dimsdale her sister, Kaye Tillotson (Bruce) and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will miss her deeply. Linda was a graduate of Spartanburg High School (1965) and furthered her education at Cecil's Business College, which led to a rewarding career in the administrative offices of David P. Berry, M.D., PA. Linda dedicated over 30 years to her work, where she formed deep bonds that extended beyond colleagues to become an extended family. Her love for animals was profound, and she was a staunch supporter of rescue organizations. Linda found joy in nurturing and caring for creatures in need, especially the feral community of cats she tended to with unwavering compassion. Linda was known for her bold yet gentle spirit. A woman who stood up for the hungry and destitute in her community. Her firecracker personality, coupled with her loving and understanding nature, made her a beloved figure in the lives of many. She was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church and cherished attending reunions with her 1965 SHS classmates and her Drayton, SC community. As we remember Linda, we celebrate a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication. Her memory will continue to inspire those who knew her. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice, Second Presbyterian Church, or any Animal Resue organization in Linda's honor. Our Linda will be dearly missed, but her legacy will forever remain in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.