from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Sharron Ruth Adams, 76, died May 20, 2016, at her home in Bellville, Ohio, with her loving family by her side.

A native of Ontario, Canada, she was born Sept. 16, 1939.

Sharron Adams

Mrs. Adams and her husband, Albert, moved to the United States in 1962 and later became proud American citizens. She was also very proud of her Mohawk Indian heritage. She was a strong, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, nana and friend.

Among her many interests were walking on the family’s horse farm that she helped create, maintain and operate. She was also a wonderful planner and her organizational skills were second to none. She enjoyed holidays and birthdays and particularly having the family together and making each family member smile. She was a beacon of strength and even in her final days encouraged all family members to remain strong.

Neighbors and friends will also remember the famous coffee cakes prepared especially with love. While Mrs. Adams was never boastful, she strived for perfection in everything she did. The world has an emptiness created in her absence, but all gained immeasurably by knowing her.

Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband of 58 years, Albert; children, Lorrie (Dan Levac), Lisa (Bucky Baldwin), Mark (Felicia) and Jade (Josh Laymon); grandchildren, Haillee (Myles Witcher), Katherine (Jeremy Epneris and daughter, Lilli), Blake Baldwin, Tyler Baldwin, Jillian (and daughter, Bella), Darren, Emma Laymon, Sam Laymon, Jack Laymon and Joseph Laymon.

For information on the celebration of her life, please send an e-mail to Winterwoodfarm1@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Harness Horsemen’s Association, 157 North Main St., Salem, NH. You can also donate online through their website at www.chha.net or New Vocations Race Horse Adoption Program (dot@horseadoption.com — 937.947.4020) or you can donate online through their website at www.newvocations.org.