Virginia 'Penny' Palmer Adams Obituary (1937

Anyone who met Virginia (Palmer) Adams would say the same types of things about her. They would mention how she could light up a room, they would comment on how love radiated out of her, and they would tell you how special she made you feel. Better known to those who loved her as Penny, she lived quite the enriched life. Born February 1, 1937, in Yakima, Washington, to Sarah and Harry Palmer, she grew up in the Nile Valley with her four siblings, Rita, C.K "Lucky", Dean, and Zane. She would always reminisce fondly of her upbringing, and often told people that even if she had the choice of any parents in the world, she would choose hers every time. She was still a teenager when she met the love of her life, Charles Adams. They were married in November 1953 and had three wonderful sons that they adored. When Charles passed away in 2020, after being in love for more than 65 years, Penny wrote the following words on her bookmark: "The two of us were one; now I am one half." While the family will miss her dearly, we find peace knowing that she is no longer in pain and has been reunited with her best friend and soulmate. There was never a shortage of stories she shared from her expansive life. She could and (would!) talk for hours about all the fun she and Charles had with friends and family, leaving her audience laughing so hard we would cry. Penny was a lover of flowers, and always had the prettiest blooms around (there are plenty of pictures to prove it). When she wasnt gardening or spending time with the people she loved, she was diligently reading her Bible, singing and playing the piano, or writing about anything and everything. Walking through the front door of her house always felt like coming home, no matter where you actually lived. Although the world feels a little less bright since losing our matriarch, we are happy that she is now with the many people who preceded her in death. Penny will be meeting her parents, her husband, and all her siblings, as well as many, many friends, all of whom will be delighted to welcome her home with her Heavenly Father. She is survived by her three sons, Greg, Monte, and Loren, daughters-in-law, Monica, Irlanda, and Gloria, grandchildren, Jeff, Sarah, Monroe, Braxton, Tasha, Austin, great-grandchildren, Michael, Brittany, Logan, and Angelique, great-great granddaughter, Navy, and numerous nieces, nephews, and dozens of non-relatives who happily referred to her as grandma, mom, and auntie, more than we have space to list in one obituary. To honor both Penny and Charles, there will be a Celebration of Life next year when the weather is warm and the flowers are in full bloom, with plenty of music, storytelling, and laughter, just how they would have wanted it. Contact family members for more information. Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.shawandsons.com.