Shirley D. Adams Memorial   1 for $750.00
This scholarship was established in 2001 by John Adams ('84) and Debi Boughton in honor of their mother, Shirley Adams, who passed away March 14, 2001. Shirley D. Adams was a 1956 graduate of Truman State University (then known as Kirksville State Teachers College) and received a B.S. degree in zoology. After a brief period of time away from Kirksville, Mrs. Adams and her family moved back in 1962, where she remained until her death at age 71. She was well-known in Kirksville for her generosity and grace. She was extremely supportive of the community and the University. One of Mrs. Adams' most distinctive characteristics was her passion for learning. Her desire for knowledge was practically insatiable and her range of endeavors was broad. Whether she pursued information about the securities markets, astronomy and physics, chess, baseball or stats, she would devote tremendous energy to learning all she could. Beyond all of this, Shirley Adams is remembered as a kind and loving person, thoroughly dedicated to her family, friends and community. Her many admirers came together to provide funding for this scholarship in her name.

• Science major
• Junior status
• Financial need
• Academic achievement