Frances Petroff Adams

Frances Petroff Adams, 89, of Belpre, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Saviour October 13, 2012.She was born September 8, 1923 in Cassville, W.Va., a daughter of the late John and Violet Loavoniff Popoff, Russian immigrants.Besides being a wonderful mother and wife, she studied and obtained her Methodist ministerial license.She ministered in Doddridge, Harrison and Preston Counties of W.Va.In the 1960's she had her own radio program, “A Witness for Christ”, broadcast from Morgantown.Serving her Saviour was the passion of her life.She was a member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church.She is survived by her three children; Susan L. Greenwood (Thomas) of Pearisburg, Va., John P. Adams, Jr. (Debbie) of Rockport, W.Va. and Harold D. Adams of Belpre; two sisters, Violet Sala and Martha Burlingame of Erie, Penn.; one brother, Anthony Popoff of Erie, Penn.; seven grandchildren, Mark Greenwood (Connie), Joel Greenwood (Valerie), Rachel Greenwood, Timothy Greenwood, Denette Adams (Jake Dennis), Scott Adams (Shelli) and Cindy Smith (Sean); and eight great-grandchildren, Mark, Grace and Elijah Greenwood, Michael Adams, Nick and Jade Artherhults, and Lacy and Michael Smith.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60+ years, John P. Adams; and one brother, Paul Petroff.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 1305 Washington Boulevard, Belpre, Ohio with Pastor Mike Towner officiating. Services will conclude with burial in East Oak Grove Cemetery, Morgantown, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.Memorials are preferred to North Parkersburg Baptist Church Vision 2013 Fund.