Christine "Chris" Marie Adams

Christine Marie Adams, 77, of Paulding, passed away November 9, 2026 at her home.

Chris was born on March 2, 1949 in Van Wert, a daughter of the late Rebecca (Sprague) & Herbert Kipfer.

Chris spent much of her life as a preschool teacher, a career that brought her great joy through teaching and watching young children grow. On August 18, 1973, she married the love of her life, Bud Adams, and together they shared many wonderful years together. Her Catholic faith was a guiding light throughout her life. Through that faith, she built a loving family that meant everything to her and that she treasured above all else.

She will be sadly missed by her husband, Bud; daughters, Sarah (Chris) Shuherk & Angel (Chad) Grieser; siblings, Terry "Joe" (Kathie) Kipfer, Linda Oyer, Jack (Myra) Kipfer, Chuck (Deb) Kipfer, Sharon Ranker, Connie (Darriel) Suffel, Mary (Bob) Hornic, Mike (Cindy) Kipfer, Don (Marlene) Kipfer, Barb (Todd) McNamara; grandchildren, Emma (Dayden), Eden, Lucas, & Isaac.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Tom Kipfer.

Chris' Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 11th at 10 AM at 417 N Main St, Paulding, OH 45879. 

She will be laid to rest in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cecil. 

Memorials are to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Ronald McDonald House. 

Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfunealhome.com.