Jimmye (King) McAdams, 73, of China Spring, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle on April 12, 2025.
Visitation: 5pm to 7pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Celebration of Life: 10am Friday, April 18, 2025 at Lake Shore Funeral Home with Pastor L.D. Howard officiating.
Interment: China Spring Cemetery
Jimmye was born on November 5, 1951, in Fort Hood, Texas. Jimmye was the firstborn child to Lt. Colonel James J. King and Betsy (Honea) King. Jimmye lived in many different places throughout her childhood and graduated from China Spring High School in 1969. Following graduation, she married the love of her life, Earl McAdams, on June 14, 1969. Jimmye and Earl decided to stay in China Spring to raise their son, Steven McAdams, and daughter Kelli (McAdams) Guerrero. While raising their family, Jimmye graduated from MCC with her Licensed Vocational Nurse degree and then again from the University of New York with her Registered Nursing degree. Jimmye always attended every event her children and grandchildren had. She was a “Mimi” to everyone who knew her. She proudly served as a nurse for 42 years. In retirement, Jimmye continued acts of service. She was an active member of Angel Paws and served on the Board of Directors in her later years. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family and her animals.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Steve Alan King, and her mother, Betsy Ann King.
Jimmye is survived by her father, Lt. Colonel James J. King and wife Sam; husband of 54 years, Earl McAdams; children, Steven McAdams and wife April and Kelli Guerrero and husband Mario; sister, Lori Gieseler and husband Richard; brother, John King and wife Leanne; grandchildren, Michael McAdams and wife Krista, Andrew McAdams, Joshua McAdams, Brookelyn Guerrero, Adriana Guerrero, and Cruz Guerrero; great-grandchildren, Jace and Jaxon; and her dog, Roxie. She will be missed by many other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be Michael, Andrew, and Joshua McAdams, Mario Guerrero, Josh Holobaugh, Eddie McAdams, Sonny McMorris, and Dustin Kirkland.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard Gieseler, Brookelyn, Adriana, and Cruz Guerrero, Justin Coleman, and Ryan Lee.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angel Paws, www.angelpaws.info
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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So sorry for your loss. Jimmye, used to write the sweetest letters to me, her cousin, when we were younger. Sending love and prayers.
She was such a nice and funny lady, whom I had the pleasure knowing back in our younger adult days. Her love for her family was her crowning glory, may she rest in peace.
Earl! Sorry to hear about ur loss. I know how u must feel due to losingJoan Marie back in Sept 2024. I there is anything I can do just call me @ 254-424-1396. Love James in Eddy.
Remembering all the fun times as little girls playing paper dolls for hours and the fun of going to high school together.. it doesn’t seem that long ago. Loved you then and now. You have always had the best sense of humor. You were happiest most when you were with your family. May you rest in peace dear cousin.
Love Carla and Maurice Ramon and family
Kelli please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. As we pray that the Lord continues to bless, strengthen and comfort each of you during this time. May His love lift you, hold you, and give you peace. Love 💕 TeamPettis
I remember playing with Jimmy Ann, and her sister Lori Dee and brother Johnny when we were kids on Lake Waco. And we had fun times playing and running through the sprinkler with no clothes on at our grandparents’ house on Lake Waco. She was such a fun kid. It was so kind of her to check on mom and dad when they were ill. I will miss her so much and I will pray for you all, Love, Clint