Elaine Harriet Baxter Adams was born in Fairview, Montana, on July 31,1933, to Ralph and Harriet Baxter. She passed away January 22, 2021, in Houston, Texas. Elaine was a graduate of Fairview High School. She enlisted in the United States Air Force and played in the WAF (Women's Air Force) band. Elaine even had the honor to play in President Eisenhower's Inauguration parade. Her love for the WAF band continued, and she would attend the reunions. Elaine led the choir during church services, led music during bible study, and taught teens and adults at various churches where her husband was pastor. As a teen besides band, Elaine was involved in gymnastics, and twirled the baton. Her hobbies included reading, crosswords, and painting. Elaine enjoyed ice skating, bowling, camping, fishing, riding horses, water skiing, and watching sports. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Harold Adams, daughter Sari Adams Bradshaw, her parents Ralph and Harriet Baxter, brothers Don Baxter, and Larry Baxter. She is survived by her daughter Paula Adams Carrell, granddaughter Jessica Carrell, furbaby Marty, sisters Elinor Falcon, Pam (and brother in law Rick) Harada, and many Nieces and Nephews.

A celebration of Elaine's life will be held at 12:30 pm, on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Champion Forest Baptist Church Jersey Village, 16518 Jersey Village Drive, with a luncheon to immediately follow.

Memorial donations can be made in her name to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.