Laura Ovedia Adams

Laura Ovedia Adams, 86, of Fairfield passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 in Taylorsville.  She was born October 5, 1938 in Pulaski County.  

Laura Ovedia Adams was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother. She joyfully dedicated her life to ministry, both in and out of the church. As a professional clown, she served with Smiles Unlimited in Indianapolis, Indiana, using her gift for laughter to bless others at parties, church events, and children’s hospitals including Riley Children’s and Methodist Hospital. Her mission was simple: to bring joy and healing through smiles.

Laura was also a faithful pastor’s wife who played a vital role in children’s ministry and served as a director for Church of God of Prophecy youth camps in Indiana and Kentucky. She was a cherished church camp evangelist whose heart for the next generation never wavered. Her playful spirit and deep faith made her forever young at heart, a trait that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.

Laura has now joined her beloved husband, James Adams, in Heaven; parents, John and Rosa Whitaker; step-mother, Voncille "Bonnie" Whitaker; two grandchildren, Johnny Barnes and Laura Harnden; two great-grandchildren, Luke Harnden and Mia Lord; three sisters, Margaret Coenig Kramer, Marcella Whitis and Willetta Whitis; a brother, Ray Whitaker; and a son-in-law: Tony Lord.

Survived by five children, Ovedia Faye Barnes (Victor) Fairfield, Amelia Caroline Harnden (George) of Taylorsville, Rebecca Elaine Lord of Somerset, Michael Wayne Adams of Somerset and James Elwood Adams (Lisa) of Walkerton, IN;  26 grandkids and 37 great grandkids; sister, Louise Phelps; brother, Stanley Whitaker; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in Bardstown Cemetery.  Pastor Mike Hunsinger will officiate.  Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. till 12:00 P.M.  Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Barlow Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may go to Riley Children's Hospital, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana  46202.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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