Shirley Ann

Sproul Mcadams

Shirley Ann Sproul McAdams, 88, of Sweetwater formerly of Andrews, passed away at her home residence on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Shirley was born on May 12, 1935 in Nolan, Texas to James Floyd and Bessie E (Brownfield) Sproul. She and her sister Sue enjoyed riding horses and playing in Bitter Creek as children. Her Uncles Doc and Veltie Brownfield raised polo ponies at their ranch outside Nolan. Later they moved to Sweetwater and she helped on the family dairy farm. They also raised goats, sheep and had a large peach orchard where town folks would come out to pick peaches. Shirley graduated from Sweetwater High School and attended Hardin Simmons College in Abilene. She meet the love of her life, a handsome Marine, J  Roy McAdams from Roscoe. They were married on September 10, 1955 at the Baptist Church in Sweetwater and were soon to celebrate their marriage of 67 years. They moved to Andrews, Texas to raise a family and built a family business of barbering for 42 years. Family life was busy with school, sports, swim meets, running events and summer camping trips to state and national parks throughout the south. Shirley loved to read and sewed all her daughter's clothes in the latest fashions. She was an art enthusiast and interior designer. She built a loving home and it looked like a "Better Homes and Garden" magazine. They were active in the Faith Lutheran Church. Twenty years ago they returned to the family farm and renovated and remodeled the ranch home into a beautiful homestead. They also enjoyed international travel to Israel, Egypt, England, Scotland, Italy, cruise on the Mediterranean and family cruise in the Caribbean. Shirley lived a full and active life and is loved dearly by her family and friends.

Shirley was proceeded in death by her parents James Floyd and Bessie E. Brownfield Sproul and a sister Sue Smith. She is survived by her husband J Roy McAdams, son Sheldon Jay McAdams and wife Mary of Harper and daughter Kim Lenoir and husband Rick of Fredericksburg. She has four grandchildren, Annie Lenoir of Fredericksburg, Hunter McAdams of Abilene, Kade McAdams of Oregon, and Ricky Lenoir and his wife Kasey, and Shirley's great grandchildren Victoria Grace and Nolan River of Saint Augustine Florida. She also has numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services arranged by McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater. Saturday, June 17, 10am is a graveside service at Hylton Cemetery in Hylton, Nolan County, Texas.