Mrs. Gladys Burdine Carlton Adams, age 82 of Somerset, departed this life on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at her home.

She was born on April 11, 1926 in the Squib community to the late Ramon and Florence Adams Burdine. Gladys was a homemaker, farmer, and factory worker in Indiana during WWII, and drove a coal truck. She was a member of the Acorn Baptist Church and attended the Chimney Rock Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her garden, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Gladys is survived by a son, Gary Allen (and Margie) Carlton of Price Valley community; four grandchildren, Tony, Chris, Robyn, and Gary Carlton Jr.; a sister, Bethel June Fetty; and a nephew, Roger (and Paula) Harper.

Preceding her in death were her parents; 1^st husband, Raymond Carlton, whom she married in 1942 and passed away on June15, 1967; 2^nd husband, Herman Adams, whom she married in 1979 and passed away on February 5, 1985; two infant daughters, Donna Kay and Barbara June Carlton; a sister, Hazel Harper; and two brothers-in-law, Edwin Harper and Robert Fetty.

Visitation for Mrs. Adams will be Tuesday, July 1^st after 6:00 pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, July 2^nd at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. David Dykes and Bro. Kenny Daulton officiating. Burial will follow in the Acorn Cemetery.

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