Mary Stroube Adams, age 79, of Temple, Texas died peacefully at home on July 6th, a result of complications from cancer immunotherapy. She is mourned by most all who knew her, but particularly by her immediate family including three children, two brothers and their families. A chronological biography would do her injustice. Her bright smile and ebullient personality and a willingness to do good for others was her most dominant trait. She was a longtime teacher at Temple HS. She taught literature and writing to many students, but mainly served as a mentor for adolescents from every walk of life, from the most gifted to the most challenged. She poured her heart and soul into helping each student find a path forward after high school, writing hundreds of recommendations, but mostly she listened to them empathetically.
One of her former students said it best: When a great soul passes out of this world, I find the phrase “I am sorry for your loss” to be insufficient. The more fitting condolence would be “I’m sorry for OUR loss”. Mary Adams was such a soul.
Mary had an additional passion for contract duplicate bridge and became a gold life master this year. She treasured her bridge associates, particularly Jan Hart, at the Bridge Studio and CAC in Temple.
A virtual celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 starting at 10:30am.
In lieu of flowers, Mary requested any gifts to be sent to The Temple Educational Foundation.
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