Barbara Adcock

Mrs. Barbara "Bobbie" Adcock, age 69, died Thursday June 5, 2008 of Lou Gehrig's Disease in Auburndale. Born Apirl 10, 1939 in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of Walter and Helen Arnson. Mrs. Adcock worked for the Polk County Board of Commissioners as an Equal Opportunity Officer. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Bartow. She is survived by a loving family that includes her husband of 50 years, James A. Adcock of Homeland, a son Drew Adcock (Connie) of Homeland, a sister Linda Jones (Gary) of Bowling Green, two brothers; Jackie Partin of Ruskin, and Walter Arnson, Jr. of Augusta, GA. She also leaves behind two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, extended family, and a host of loving friends. Arrangements are being handled by Whidden-McLean Funeral Home 650 East Main Street in Bartow where family will receive friends Sunday June 8, 2008 from 4 PM - 6 PM. Services for Mrs. Adcock will follow Monday June 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Bartow 410 East Church Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice 105 Arneson Ave. Auburndale, FL 33823, or A.L.S. Association 9887 4th Street North, Suite 201 Saint Petersburg, FL 33702 or First Baptist Church Partners in Ministry Fund 410 East Church Street Bartow, FL 33830.