Carolyn Adams Hughes, 88, peacefully passed away at her home after a lengthy illness on May 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.

She was a devoted Christian and member of the Calvary Baptist Church and often expressed how much she loved her church family and how much support they provided as her health declined.

She was born in Eastman Georgia, and as a young child, she moved to Madray Springs where her father owned a community store. She attended Jesup High School and performed as a majorette. After graduation in 1955 she married her high school sweetheart, James Brian Adams. They raised three children and were together for 38 years until his death in 1993.

She was an elementary school secretary for 30 years. It was a rewarding job for her because of her love for children. She was adored by her children and grandchildren and she loved being known as the family baby whisperer.

In 1999 she married Bobby E. Hughes and they were together for the remainder of her life. They enjoyed traveling especially group trips with their church family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Brian Adams; parents, Clarence and Iris Dunn; brother, Genell Dunn; sisters, Betty Platt and Faye Collins.

Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Bobby E. Hughes of Jesup; a daughter, Teresa Plitt (Fred) of Valdosta; son, Bruce Adams (Suzanne) of Guyton; daughter, Pamela Roller (Lou) of Old Town Fla.; grandchildren, Justin Parrish, Rebecca Parrish, Katie Adams Watson (Patrick), Blake Adams (Jessy), Kylie Adams Clark (Tyler), Adam Thomas (Jenny), and Stephen Thomas (Rachel); 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church in Jesup with Rev. Pete Boyd and Rev. Vann Dempsey officiating. Graveside service will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday May 21, at Calvary Baptist Church in Jesup.

Active pallbearers will be Jim Franklin, Fred Holland, George Moody, David Paul, Carl Rozier, and Brad Westberry. Honorary pallbearers will be the Hospice of South Georgia Caregivers.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545. or Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box, 9, Jesup, GA 31598.

Rinehart & Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.