Phyllis June Adams

Phyllis June Berardi Adams passed away February 1, 2024, at the age of 96.  Born in Coal Creek, Colorado and raised in Florence, Colorado, she was the daughter of Charles and Electa Berardi, descendants of Italian immigrants and western pioneers.  She was sister to Beverly Berardi Julius, Allen Berardi, Roger Berardi, and Nancy Berardi Jones, all of whom predeceased her.  Also preceded in death by her devoted husband of 45 years, Arthur D. Adams, granddaughter Amanda Adams Lutz and son-in-in law Glen R. Baillie.

Survivors include her children Judith Adams Baillie, Kathryn Adams (John Norton), Martin Adams (Lori), Diane Adams, all of Pueblo, and Gerald Adams (Wanda) of Bentonville, Arkansas, eight grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

A woman of keen intelligence and integrity, she was strong, generous, independent, loyal, and devoted to her family. She was a talented seamstress, crafter, and baker.  Her homemade fried bread, cinnamon rolls, orange rolls, pizzelles, and divinity fudge are family legends. She was a lifelong loyal Democrat, loved the Colorado Rockies baseball team and always thought that “this will be their year”.  She loved the mountains, camping and traveling. She and dad followed their children across the U.S and Europe, wherever they were at the time.

At her request, there will be a private family gathering followed by a picnic in her beloved Beulah mountains.  Burial in the Beulah cemetery.  

Our sincere thanks to Sangre De Cristo Hospice for their excellent, compassionate, and professional care.

Memorial contributions may be made to:  Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP), 125 Riverwalk Place, Pueblo, CO 81003, or Sangre De Cristo Community Care:   1920 Valley Dr. Pueblo, CO 81008.

Online condolences at DavisMortuary.com.