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Franklin “Lee” Adams
Franklin “Lee” Adams
September 19, 1938 -March 10, 2017
MCKINNEY – Franklin “Lee” Adams, 78, passed away March 10, 2017 in McKinney, TX.
The family received friends from 4-6 p.m. March 13 at The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
A funeral service was at 10 a.m. March 14 in the chapel of The White Family Funeral Home of
Bowie. Burial followed at Briar Creek Cemetery.
Lee was born Sept. 19,1938 in Cooke County, TX to Thomas and Vertie (Rogers) Adams. He attended
school in the Briar Creek area. Lee later served his country in the United States Navy.
He married Bonnie Sue St. John on July 2, 1960 in Bowie. Lee was a jack of all trades but especially
enjoyed his work at Davis Gas plant in Bowie for a number of years. He also owned and operated Adams
Exxon and Superette Laundry in Bowie. He enjoyed fishing, barbecuing, playing 42, and pecan harvesting. Lee was known to his grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends as “Leepa.”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Vertie Adams; son, Christopher Adams; brothers,
James Adams and Dale Adams; and sister, Emma “Skeeter” Price.
Lee is survived by his wife, Bonnie Adams, McKinney; children, Mike Adams and husband Joel Gaona-
Adams, McKinney, and Angela Millard and husband Phillip, Hot Springs, AR; grandchildren, Geraldine
Gaona, Jeremiah Millard, Joy Hope Millard and Jadynn Millard; five brothers and sister; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Bowie Boost program 3 explores marketing post-pandemic
“Memorable marketing in the post-pandemic era” will be the feature for the third installment of the Bowie Business Boost on April 16.
Lorie Vincent, certified economic developer, will bring the program that begins at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast and the program 8-9:30 a.m. at the Bowie Community Center.
Registration is $49 which includes all four sessions. The final program is May 21. Register at accelerationbydesign.com/event-details/bowiebusinessboost.
Call the Bowie EDC office at 940-872-4193 for additional information.
Vincent is a professional trainer, writer and economic developer with a focus on community and business marketing. She will share how your audience has changed in the post-pandemic era. Vincent will show you how easy and innovative adjustments to your marketing goals can grow your bottom line and result in strong customer engagement.
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Vera Rae
Vera Rae
April 19, 1940 to October 29, 2023
AUSTRALIA – Vera Rae, 82, passed away peacefully after a set of health issues following a fall on Oct. 7, 2023.
Vera was born in Stockport, England to John “Jack” and Alice Gooch. They migrated to Australia following the Second World War, settling in Western Australia.
Vera met the love of her life in 1957, Robert John Rae, and they married on May 30, 1959. They were blessed with two daughters, Jenny and Debby.
Vera loved the Lord, had a strong faith, and was a prayer warrior. Throughout her various illnesses in life, she remained cheerful, gracious, and loving.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Alice Gooch; in-laws, Don and Amy Rae, and nephew, Justin Gooch.
Vera is survived by her loving husband, Robert Rae, Port Kennedy, Western Australia; daughter, Jenny Rae Rizzolo and partner Paul, Bowie, TX, and Debby Rae Harvey and husband Ian, Waikiki, Western Australia; grandchildren, Mandy Jones, Jodie Ehle, Jacilyn Kenny and Bronwyn Has; and great grandchildren, Tahlia, Tanaya, Shelby, Khy, Jordyn, Mollie, Bryce, Brett, Kobe, Lilly, Caitlin, Morgan and Olivia.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Greenfield’s Funerals, Port Kennedy Western Australia.
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