Obituary of Billie Jean Adams

Billie Jean Adams, of Linwood, PA, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Riddle Hospital on March 31, 2026, at the age of 95. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late James and Beulah Bracey Medley. Billie Jean was known for her warm and welcoming personality. While her family was always her top priority, she had a special gift for making everyone feel at home at her table. She was a devoted member of Resurrection Episcopal Church in Rockdale for over 40 years and proudly served as a former president of the Women's Auxiliary of the Linwood Fire Company. Billie Jean had a creative spirit and enjoyed coloring and painting. She cherished time spent with her family playing cards and board games. She also loved attending bingo and traveling, especially trips to Disney World and visits back home to Tennessee. She is survived by her children: Gale Spencer; Debra (Wayne) Mozingo; Bruce (Sharon) Adams; Robin (Mark) Bireley; Randall (Dottie) Adams; and Michael (Lisa) Adams. She is also survived by her siblings: George (Claudia) Horton, Sandra Harrison, Joseph Horton, and Madeline Sharber. She will be deeply missed by her grandson and longtime caretaker, Michael Scott Adams, as well as her 18 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Adams, Sr.; her son, Thomas Adams, Jr.; her siblings, Michael and Jesse Horton; her brother in law, Robert E. Cowart; her grandchildren, Tracy Mozingo, Bryan Spencer, and Mark Bireley, Jr. (Beaster) Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 AM at Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, PA. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be shared at www.paganofuneralhome.com.