Mrs. LouAnn Adams, age 74, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from heart failure. Mrs. Adams was born August 14,1936 in Toledo, OH. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She moved to Bartow in 1987 and formerly worked as a nurse for Cypress Gardens. Mrs. Adams is survived by a loving family that includes her husband of 54 years, Richard G. Adams, two daughters; Kim Hendry of Traverse City, MI, Karen Adams of Bartow, two sons; Gary Adams also of Traverse City, Mark Adams of San Francisco, CA, and two grandchildren. Arrangements are being handled by Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow where the family will receive friends Friday, February 4th from 6PM to 8PM. Funeral services will follow Saturday, February 5th at 11:00AM.