Sharon F. “Red” Adams

Sharon F. “Red” Adams, age 62, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on January 11, 2025, at home while surrounded by her loving family and her twin-sister, Karen.  To honor Sharon’s life, a private family service is being held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Sharon’s family.

Sharon was born on December 30, 1962, in Vincennes, Indiana, a daughter to Clarence W. and Elizabeth J. (Rubrecht) Adams.  She spent many years in the Florida Keys where she enjoyed a sunny afternoon on the beach almost as much as she treasured spending time with her friends.  She eventually made her way to the Dubuque area to begin the next chapter in her life and made many new friends along the way.  Most folks will remember Red as the ever friendly waitress at the Point Restaurant on Rhomberg and the Sunshine Family Restaurant of JFK where she faithfully devoted her time and talents and always loved to visit with her customers.  Most recently she worked at Nordstroms before her health issues sadly arose suddenly.  It’s difficult to imagine a world without Red’s smile and spirit walking among us and we can only hope to find some moments of peace in time and pray for healing in our broken hearts as well.  Thank you, Sharon, for living life as you saw fit and always making sure that those you loved and adored always knew it to be so.  May the Lord provide you rest now from your earthly battles as we wait patiently to see your beautiful smile once again.

Those left to cherish the memory of Sharon include,

her two daughters,

Sarah Elizabeth Adams, Marathon, FL,

and Michelle Victoria Adams, Dubuque, IA;

her three adored grandchildren,

Anthony Patrick Latorre, Alliyah Beth Matie-Adams ,  and Jason Vaughn Morton;

her siblings,

Jackie (Roy) Howell,

Marianne Burkhalter,

Karla Adams,

Tamera Ferguson,

Karen (Glen) Clark,

Bruce Adams,

Patrick Adams,

Angela Adams,

Timothy Adams,

and John (Debbie) Adams;

her sister-in-law,

Cheryl Adams;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors. 

Sharon was preceded in death by her siblings, Lee Adams, Brenda (George) Bradley and  Keith Bradley; Paul (Janet) Adams and Paul, Jr.; her brother-in-law, Dale Burkhalter; and her sister-in-law, Ruby Adams.

Sharon’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for all of their professional and compassionate care.

“You can call me Red, as she strolls on through.  A wide tooth grin, big Red hair moving in the wind.  She don’t tip-toe, Red takes up space with a loud laugh and wit to taste!”

Online condolences for Sharon’s family may be left at www.tristatecremationcenter.com