Darlene Phelps Adams

Darlene Phelps Yates Adams, 51, died unexpectedly early on Sunday, July 6, 2014. She had suffered with a heart condition all her life and probably had a heart attack.

She had most recently lived in Holden Beach and was a member of Brunswick Islands Baptist Church. She was born on Nov. 10, 1962 to Gary and Tamra Phelps in Thomasville.

Survivors: her spouse, Joseph Adams, also of Holden Beach; her parents, Gary and Tamra (Tammy) Phelps of Mocksville; 2 children, Niki (Jason) Kimrey of Advance and Jeremy Adams (15) of Holden Beach; 2 grandchildren, Lindsay (7) and Taylor (5) Kimrey; her grandmother, Mary Merell of Mocksville; mother-in-law, Peggy Adams of Wallberg; sister-in-law, Susan (Benny) Gregory of King; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorials: Brunswick Island Baptist Food Pantry; or Bethel UMC of Thomasville.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 2 p.m. at Brunswick Islands Baptist Church, 1672 Mt. Pisgah Rd. SW, Supply.