Carolyn Jean Adams
Holt, Michigan
Born October 30, 1934 in Lansing, Michigan daughter of the late Ernest and Faye (Williams) Crowe passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the age of 91.
Surviving are her son, Thomas (Julie) Adams; son-in-law, Bill Mayers; grandchildren, Michael T. (Stephanie) Adams, Michelle (Brian) Trudell, and Joe (Hillary) Mayers, and great grandchildren, Gabriel, Levi, Laynee, Lincoln, Gwen, October, and Grayson.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Tater” Adams and her daughter, Karen Mayers.
Carolyn was a devout family woman who cherished the time she got to spend with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was also an excellent caregiver. She loved Southern Gospel music and traveled all over the country attending concerts.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday for 1 hour prior to the service.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions, in loving memory of Carolyn, to U of M Sparrow Home Hospice.
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Deb Green
December 12, 2025 at 3:42 pmDear Tom & family,
So very sorry for your great loss. My family lived across the street for about 40 years. Lots a great memories especially doing your Mom & Grandmas’ hair for many years and her great cooking. She will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Tom Adams
December 14, 2025 at 8:08 pmSo many great memories with the Green family. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Family
Deb Perry Philo
December 14, 2025 at 11:28 amTom and family,
We are sorry to learn of your mom’s/Grandma’s passing. So many of the Eifert Rd pillars now gone. Prayers for all.
The Perry Family
Tom Adams
December 14, 2025 at 8:17 pmThank you for your prayers Deb. Mom lived on Eifert Rd her entire life since 1934. My sister and I always had fun with you and Tammy growing up in the neighborhood…a lot of good memories.
Tom and Family.
Shar
December 14, 2025 at 3:34 pmCarrie
You are my Cousin by blood, my best friend for over 80 years but, most important. you are the sister of my heart. I love you and miss you forever.
Shar
Tom Adams
December 14, 2025 at 8:23 pmThank you Aunt Shar, we love you and your family.
Tom and Family.
Jennifer Packowski
December 17, 2025 at 9:23 amTom, so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there to offer my condolences in person, but had to man the phones. Your mother was an amazing Lady and is at peace now joining your sister and dad. Keeping you and your family in our prayers during the difficult time.