Rebecca "Beckie" Adamson

Rebecca Adamson ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Rooks Funeral Home - Fort Valley on Mar. 16, 2026.Rebecca (Beckie) Adamson, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Beckie was born in Nashville, Arkansas, on December 27, 1948, to the late Lou and Curtis Miner. She married the love of her life, Richard, sharing 58 devoted years together. Their love grew into a beautiful family raising two dearly loved children. Beckie was loyal, steadfast, and fun in her own quiet way. She devoted herself to creating a loving home wherever her husband's military career took their family.Following Rich's retirement from the military, they settled in Fort Valley, moving into their dream home, where they enjoyed the nextchapter of their lives. Beckie embraced her new community wholeheartedly, forming lasting friendships, becoming an active part of local life and a valued presence. Beckie had a love for decorating and gardening, always finding joy in creating beauty in their home and garden. Her passion for decorating, gardening, and deep appreciation for antiques, inspired her to open an antique store that thrived until her illness in 2005.Beckie had a song that particularly moved her, the lyrics reflected how she saw life and the memories it holds."In My Life" written by John Lennon with Paul McCartney"There are places I'll remember All my life, though some have changed.Some forever, not for better; Some have gone and some remain.All these places had their moments with lovers and friends I still can recall.Some are dead and some are living, In my life I've loved them all.But of all these friends and lovers there is no one compares with Becky.And these mem'ries lose their meaning when I think of love as something new.Tho' I know I'll never lose affection for people and things that went before,I know I'll often stop and think about them, In my life I love you more.Tho' I know I'll never lose affection for people and things that went before,I know I'll often stop and think about them, In my life I love you more".Beckie's sweet presence will live on in the memories of all who came to love her. She was brave in the last months of her life, and will surely enjoy a special place in Heaven.Survived by her beloved husband, Richard Adamson, sons, Todd Adamson and Chris Adamson, and grandchildren, Rachel, Parker, Pierce and Carter. She is preceded in death by her sister, Joan Dalton, and granddaughter, Kennedy Adamson.Funeral services will be held in the Rotunda at the Andersonville National Cemetery, 496 Cemetery Road, Andersonville GA 31711 on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Family and friends are invited for refreshments following the service at Fort Valley Methodist Church, 301 West Church Street, Fort Valley GA 31030. Rev. Herb Flanders will officiate.In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. Rooks Funeral Home in Fort Valley is in charge of arrangements.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.