Date of Death: April 13, 2026
Service Details
Her family will receive friends Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will be held Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with visitation an hour prior. Pastor Jamey Smith and Pastor Dan Lane will officiate services. A private committal service will follow in Vicksburg Cemetery.
Obituary Notice
Patricia Ann “Patty” Adams of Three Rivers passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family, just a few days shy of her 100th birthday.
She was born April 29, 1926 at home in Moorepark, the daughter of Wm. Russell “Jim” and Clelia (McKain) Bingman, and graduated from Three Rivers High School where she participated in the Girl Reserves and girls’ sports.
Patty attended Western State Teachers College, now Western Michigan University.
On June 29, 1946 she married Harry Earl Adams Jr., and they shared a long and happy marriage prior to his passing on Nov. 1, 2006. Together, they loved to travel, golf, and spend time with friends and family.
In a perfect job setup for “Chatty Patty,” she spent 30 years as a sales merchandiser for Peter Eckrich Meat Co., Country Fresh Dairy Co., County Line Cheese, and Coca-Cola Co.
She was a dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church of Three Rivers, participating in its Esther Ruth Circle, choir, and bell choir. She was a past president and a lifetime member of the United Methodist Women, and was a member of the Three Rivers Hospital Auxiliary and Red Hat Society.
Patty loved to play the saxophone and was an alumni community band member. She thrived on being around people, and loved writing notes and cards to her friends.
Her family was very important to her and she was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her son, David (Angie) Adams; grandchildren, Esther (Jeremy Young) Adams, Gabriel (Holly) Adams, and Daniel (Kylee) Adams; great-grandchildren, Emma (Anthony) Neal, John David (Loretta Johnloz) Conroy, Alec (Lena Villarreal) Robinson, Isaac and Anabele Adams, Ella, Owen, and David Adams, and Gabriel Young; great-great-grandchildren, Holland, Duke, Harry, and Vincent.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry “Whitey” Adams; and newborn son, Daniel Adams.
Additional Information
Donations in Patty’s memory may be directed to Centrica Care Navigators or the Three Rivers Food Site. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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I am just finding out about the passing of Precious Patty. I was her Medicare Advisor and I thoroughly enjoyed having her as a client. As many know, she loved wine and I stopped out several times to visit with her and we would have a glass (more like the whole bottle:) of wine and just talk about everything under the sun. I will cherish these times! I will truly miss her and offer my Sincerest Condolances to the Adams Family!
Gabe I am so sorry to hear about Grandma Pat. You know how much I loved her. She was definitely one of a kind and loved by everyone. I’m sorry that I didn’t hear about this until now and missed her farewell.
Deb Osborn
Gabe and Holly, I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I did not know your grandma, but I’ve heard wonderful things about her. You are in my prayers.
We are so sorry to learn of this news and send our deepest condolences to your family. “Grandma Pat” adopted our family, as she did with everyone she met, and made a profound impact with her sincere caring and amazing joy she shared with us! Anyone who met Pat was forever changed and could not mention her name without a smile. Her strong faith and zest for life was inspiring! Your family was truly blessed with an amazing matriarch! Although we will miss Grandma Pat, we will cherish our many fun memories with her. We can celebrate that she is keeping the angels in heaven in giggles! Blessings to your family.
Vicki & Joe Hackenberg
Aunt Patty was the most vivacious and joyful person I have ever met! She always found a way to bring a giggle and a smile to the conversation. She cared deeply about you and you could feel it in every meaningful encounter you had with her. May she find her loves once again and spend her eternity doing all of the things.
To the entire Adams Family: Pat was an amazing woman. Always a vivacious smile and a laugh that could put a smile on anyone’s face. Very good friend of my mother’s, but a friend to many. She will truly be missed. There’s no other. Rest in peace Pat. Your work on earth is done.
Sending my deepest sympathies to the family on Pat’s passing. She was a dear childhood friend of my Mom (Jane Springer) and unsurprisingly, her friendship extended to our entire family over the years.
I hold fond memories of visiting Pat at Fishers Lake. She would sit on the dock while I jumped in the lake and we’d laugh over a beer while she regaled me with sweet stories of her antics with my Mom (“Janie” to Pat) and their girlfriends, the “Stooges.” My favorite being the time Pat was grounded after sneaking friends into the St. Joe’s County Fair in the trunk of her car. She was a faithful letter writer, often mailing us large envelopes stuffed with photographs from their youth that brought their joyfulness to life.
Heaven has surely gained another angel and I can only imagine the reunion Pat’s started already 🙂
May she be forever in our hearts.
To the Adams family:
I am so sorry to hear about Pat. To be honest, I regularly check the obituaries and this week I failed to do that and I am so sorry. In a heartbeat, I would have attended her visitation and funeral. I had just read the obituaries at 11:30pm on 4/17/2026. Pat was a good friend of my mother, Doloras J. (Helpin) Adams, going back to their high school days. Many times when I was living in Three Rivers, I would come home and found my mother and Pat just a talking away on the phone. My mother always enjoyed talking with Pat. Pat was a “feel good person”as you could be down and she would boost you up. She was upbeat and positive and brought brightness to a person’s life. When my mother passed away in 2007, I remember well as Pat stood next to me at my mother’s grave at Riverside cemetery, reciting “The Dash”. My mother and I were very close and best friends, too. I would like to say: “Thank You, Pat, for being a good friend to my mother!! I remember you calling her Dee Dee (sp?). And, my mother and Pat, will carry on, as they will be talking away for all eternity. At the same time, ”keeping watch” of us, who will also be called home one day. Hugs to you Pat, and Thank You!!
I love this woman so much. She grew up in Moorepark with my father whom she called Jackie. She read a poem at my father’s service which was so touching. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She has a lot of stories about my dad and her. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to your entire family.
I knew her affectionately as Grandma Pat. Pure sunshine. My condolences to the family.
Grandma Pat was always great to see back in church. Such a happy person when I’d see her.
Many wonderful memories of “Grandma Pat” from the 1st United Methodist church. She was always inviting me and my brother over to swim anytime! You will be deeply missed missed. My condolences to the Adam’s family
I’m going to miss Pat’s laughter playing with her grand kids and great grandkids in the pool behind me, she was a great lady that was a pleasure to know her a little, blessings to her family and friends.
Aunt Pat was truly a gem. She and Harry were dear friends of my parents, and to us kids, they were like family. She was a wonderful storyteller and truly enjoyed life to its fullest. I will always remember her and her joyful spirit. I am comforted knowing she is with Harry again and chatting it up with my mom and dad. We will miss you!
Pat will be remembered always by those who knew her. She was the the warmest person who was welcoming to everyone. I knew her many years ago and feel lucky to have had her as a friend.
Deepest condolences to her family during this time of loss. You all have many precious memories of the best of times with this wonderful lady.
Oh Grandma Pat , our lake keeper , always a laugh and a have fun as we sped by on our bikes , the heavens will welcome you with open arms , you will be missed !
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Patty.
Prayers and hugs for broken hearts.
I believe that Grandma Pat always had a smile and a kind word for whomever she met. Such a great lady will he missed by many. Our condolences to the Adam’s family during this difficult time.
Grandma Pat was a very special lady. She loved her family and life. Her smile was always there and shining brightly. Was a pleasure to have had the opportunity to get to know her.
Special thoughts out to the family as they manage this loss.
We will never forget the loving memories we have of grandma Pat. To know her was to love her. She brought joy to all.
No doubt she will have every one in heaven laughing.
“Dear Ones”,
So many memories! The 2020 birthday party parade is among my favorites! She never missed any of the big events in my life and she showed up with a smile! She taught me so much! The best thing I ever learned from her is that you can choose your friends and your family too. I’m so thankful she chose us…..nearly 80 years ago and we are still going strong. I don’t know how my mom got so lucky to have her as a bonus mom. Pat and Harry provided her with so many fun adventures and experiences that she would have not otherwise had. They were a positive influence on her throughout her whole life. Who knows where any of us would be if it weren’t for them?
I will always admire the excellent care you gave Grandma Pat and kept her in the family home right up to the very end. 💜
Grand Memories: I can still envision “Grandma Pat” in the basement of the Methodist Church, sporting a festive holiday Christmas Apron surrounded by children vying for and receiving her personal attention decorating Christmas Cookies. Harry, stands stoically behind, dressed smartly in a matching vest awaiting her direction 🙂 ….
Next:…we see her unfolding a well worn note, as she is seen moving toward the Podium, comforting family with her famous oration,
“The Dash”…
May each of our special memories of Pat bring peace and joy to each of
us as we seek to emulate “Pat’s Dash”: a life of selfless service to our community….
“Grandma Pat” was a warm and wonderful individual that many people around the community of Three Rivers were fortunate to know! She expressed so much love and care to everyone she came in contact with and I am smiling right now just thinking about her. I am grateful to have known her and was really a big fan of her generous hugs! To the Adams Family, thank you for sharing her with all of us! 🙂
Sorry to hear about your mom. She was a special lady
When I met Patty only a few years ago at the bridal shower of my friend Elena, I immediately said to myself “I just love this dear, sweet woman”. Patty introduced herself to me, “I’m Patty, but they call me “Chatty Patty”, Of course I learned the “chatty” was true and you always felt the warmth and love right along with it. I just knew we would become Kendra Spirits and I could see myself like Patty in my older years. I didn’t get to see Patty as much as I would of liked but I am a “letter/note writer” and “card-sender” too and I enjoyed sending them to Patty. What joy Patty brought into the room when she appeared with a genuine smile and hug for all. She never knew a stranger. Patty will be missed by so many but we know she is “chatting” up a storm in heaven and enjoying every minute of it. Love you Patty. I will see you again some day. Sincere Sympathies and hugs to Dave, Angi and family.
Pat had a special place for our family over the years always with a hug and a smile. She always got the pick of tomatoes. She made the lives better for everyone she ever knew. Even if you didn’t like iced tea if she brought you iced tea, you drank it.
She was a woman full of spirit. She loved her family, she loved to have fun and she loved to chat! Chatty Patty and Muriel Levantic were school friends and they did things we will not talk about now from when they were younger. LOL.
Patty is in Heaven. I know she gets to see her husband and others dear in her heart. But watch out Heaven…. Patty and Muriel are together again.
Love to both those crazy ladies!
Arlene Parsons
LakeHouse Three Rivers
Oh, we loved Grandma Pat!! So sorry to hear this, but we bet she is having a grand old time in heaven!
Our condolences to all of the family as you have lost a very special matriarch.
I have such wonderful and loving memories of “Grandma Pat”! While she had a life well lived, it doesn’t make it easier for your loss. Sending you all love and light during this difficult time.
We all knew her as Grandma Adams! What a remarkable woman! She had a personality and smile that lit up any room she was in! She could remember and call you by name and knew something about you! She loved Jesus and her faith was so strong! We lost a great one but God welcomed her home! Our sympathy to the whole family!
I am so sorry to hear this. Loved when she came into the Hallmark card shop. Always had the best smile and spread joy wherever she was. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her
My dear GrMa Pat! What a life you have had! You were so blessed & loved. You were the Chatty Patty of the choir. We had so many memorable times together. I’ll never forget some of our nights with the girls. You are home now, Harry has been waiting for you. I’ll miss you my dear friend. We’ll meet again! Love you & mss you. Mel
To The Adams Family,
She was a great one. There are and were no others quite like her. After meeting her, I knew exactly where Gabe got his sense of humor and friendly nature. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
We met Gramma Pat at Thanksgiving. What a dear lady. As soon as you met her, you were enraptured with her. We will miss her. Our sympathies are for you Dave and Angie, and to all the grandkids and greats and great-greats. She will be deeply missed.
Always a smile, usually a hug and always joy. That’s the picture I always have when Patti drifts through my mind.
Giggles & laughter & love. How blessed you all were to have her as a mom, grandma and great grandmother.
Hugs to you all, Gabe. Prayers for God’s peace.
💜🙏Alice
My dear friend Patty, i will truly miss you. We.go back a long ways. Fisher lake was our home. We could sure tell the stories . Lol you are going tp be busy talking to all your family. Tell my mom and nona i miss them andc lovebthem see you.again someday
Grandma Pat…what a lady. Whenever she came in our store she knew every customer’s background that was in the store before they left. I’m sure heaven will never be the same now that she is chatting with everyone she knows. May she be healthy now as she hugs her family, freinds and meets new friends.
We will always remember that yellow roses were her favorite flower.
The girls at Ridgeway Floral
So very sorry to hear of Grandma Pat’s passing…I was just thinking of her the other day remembering we celebrated her 99th birthday last spring and wondering if another celebration was in the works:( She was a beautiful soul and will be missed by so many💗💗💗
I’m so sorry for your loss . She was a wonderful lady and also liked to chat . As she introduced herself to me as chatty Patty.. My Thoughts are with you. Cindy Barton
My friend patty how i will miss you. Many years we have spent together with the Warner sisters ofvfisher lake. We could sure share lots of stories. Tell all our friens hello we.will meet.again someday. Bless you love you.