Madison Heights High School Pirates

Madison Heights High School Class of 1966

In Remembrance

Diana Adams, died July 27, 2016

Diana Jo Adams-Hilger, 67, died on July 27, 2016 at Kindred-Bridgewater Care Facility under the care of St Vincent's Hospice.

She was born in Shelbyville, IN on November 15, 1948. She earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Ball State University. She was a teacher at St. Ambrose School, Anderson and then for the Anderson Community Schools System as a Teacher and as a Reading Recovery Specialist. She deeply loved her students. Diane had a very compassionate and inclusive heart and was always sympathetic toward those most in need, be it for understanding and acceptance or for material things such as food and clothing.

In her retirement years, Diane resumed her artwork where she discovered new talents and pleasure. Diane was first and foremost a loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, instilling strong family values in all those she met. Diane will always be remembered for her bright, joyful smile with radiant eyes.

Diane is survived by her husband, Phil Hilger, parents, Jim and Dodie Adams, brothers Chris (Janet); Mark (Marsha); and Jay (Kathy); daughters Rachel Jackson Burke and Alissa (Arthur) Pepelea; step-daughters Julie Elsner and Jennifer Hilger; and five grandchildren. Step-son, Chuck Hilger preceded her in death 2015.
The Funeral Mass will be at Our Lady of Grace Church, 9900 East 191st Street. Noblesville, IN 46060, at 11:00 a.m. on Mon, August 8, 2016 with calling from 10:00--11:00 am.

In Lieu of flowers, Diane's family asks that donations be made in her memory to Community Health Network Foundation, Attn: Community South Cancer Center, 7240 Shadeland Station, Suite 125, Indianapolis, IN 46256. On check memo line write Diana Adams-Hilger or include a note with her name.

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