Lela Mae Young Adcock, 85, of Athens, Alabama passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at her home.
She was born Saturday, May 7th, 1938 to James Albert and Leola Eckstein Young.
Ms. Lela was a member of Wooley Springs Baptist Church and has lived in this area the majority of her life. She retired as a civilian contractor for the U.S. Army at Redstone Arsenal. She was an avid golfer and was the Ladies Champion of Athens Country Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Thomas “Tommy” Adcock.
She is survived by her daughter, Kristi (Robert) Valls; brother, Donny (Paulette) Young; sister, Alma Ruth Shaw; grandchildren, Kevin Valls and Ashley Hammett; great grandchildren, Wyatt and Kensley; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be Friday, August 25, 2023 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama with Visitation being held from 11:00 AM – 1:00 pm with the Chapel Service to follow at 1:00 pm. Burial will be at Gatlin Cemetery, Ardmore, Alabama immediately following the service.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Valls, Ken Hammett, Rusty Young, Blake Young, Allynn Griffin, and Ray Neese.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Limestone County.