Funeral service 11:00AM Thursday at McEvoy Funeral Home, her brother Rubin Adams will officiate, burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Jim Herron, David Herron, Jesse Parker, Roy Pierce, Jeremy Glasetter and Joe Darnall. Visitation 4:00 - 8:00PM Wednesday and after 9:00AM Thursday. She was born in Boston, MA to Mary Jane Adams, Puryear, TN and the late Desmond Adams, he preceded May 17, 2006. Survived by two sons: Mark Pierce, Puryear, Lee Roy (Leticia) Pierce, Cottage Grove; sister: Debbie (Michael) Shoulders, Clarksville; brother: Rubin (Debbie) Adams, Puryear; grandchildren: Jacob, Caden and Adam Pierce. Preceded by a brother: Neil Adams. Maria worked at Forever Friends Animal Sanctuary. Memorials may be made to: Forever Friends Animal Sanctuary, c/o Terri Graziano, P.O. Box 66, Buchanan, TN 38222.