Betty Adams

BETTY ELIZABETH “LIBBY” ADAMS

Betty Elizabeth “Libby” Adams, 74, of Palatka passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at her home.

Libby was born in Mayo, FL on November 15, 1950 to the late Britton and Wynonna Walker McGuire. She attended Palatka schools and was a 1968 graduate of Palatka Senior High School. She earned an Associate’s Degree from Daytona Beach College. She began her career as a Respiratory Therapist before certifications were required, beginning in the late 1960’s with ‘on the job training.’ She went on to work 50 years as a Respiratory Therapist at Putnam Hospital until her retirement.

She loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing with her family. She also enjoyed drag racing and car shows, always accompanied by family! A favorite weekend ritual was having breakfast dates with family at local restaurants.

In addition to her parents, Libby was preceded in death by her two brothers, Steve McGuire and Bob McGuire; and her son, Johnathan Crews.

Surviving are her husband, Steve Adams; a son, Stephen Adams; a daughter, Amber Roberts (Chris); a sister, Debbie Tinsley (John); and three grandchildren, Cole Roberts, Alexys Roberts, and Oaklynn Adams, as well as numerous family members.

Calling hours will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025 at Masters Funeral Home in Palatka.  A graveside service will be held the following day (Saturday, August 9th) at 1:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Mayo with Leslie Folsom officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.

Messages of sympathy may be shared on Libby’s online tribute page at www.themastersfuneralhome.com.

Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements.