Juanita Adams, an Honorary Member of Carroll Garden Club since 2005, passed away January 18th, 2014. She was described by those who knew her as having a sweet, soft–spoken personality. I did not have an opportunity to know her as she had begun to lessen club activities by the time I began to put names to faces.
Juanita joined Carroll Garden Club in 1977 when membership was around 50 people. She held many executive positions in the club:
- Corresponding Secretary 1979-81, 1982-83
- First VP 1983-85
- President 1985-87
- Advisor 1987-1991
- Parliamentarian 2005-07
She also served District V:
- Young Gardeners Chair 1990-1993
- Legislation Chair 1999-2001
- Parliamentarian 2009-11
She was a Parks Board member from 1989-1992.
Juanita served on many committees in our club: Programs, Yearbook, Membership,Awards, Garden Therapy and Environmental Improvement. It seemed that she had a strong focus on Horticulture, which she chaired or co-chaired for many years and on Flower Show Committee, where her efforts were well regarded.
OBITUARY
Juanita Adams, 88 of Westminster, died January 18, 2015 at Carroll Hospice Dove House. Born May 14, 1926 in Louisa, KY, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Mexie Johns Vinson. She was the wife of the late Olin L. Adams, Jr., who died January 16, 1995. Juanita was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and was a member and past president of the Carroll Garden Club from 1985-1987 and a member and past president of the Woman’s Club of Westminster from 1988-1990. She was a person of great faith. Juanita enjoyed horse racing, having been to the Kentucky Derby 18 times and had attended several Preakess races. Surviving is son Olin L. Adams III of Auburn, AL. She was predeceased by her brother Alexander L. Vinson, who died in September, 2013. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 3-5 pm at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster. Funeral services will take place on Friday at 2:30 pm at the funeral home. Officiating will be Rev. David Carter-Rimbach. Graveside services will take place on Monday, January 26 at 2 pm at Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, KY
Here is a photo of Juanita from our History when she was made President of Carroll Garden Club in 1985:
At a June Garden Party in 1985
