Dorothea Holmes-Adams, 94, passed away peacefully, August 22, 2014. Dottie was born to Dorothy Gardner Horadan and James Edward Marlihan in Boston, MA. She was married (February 22, 1944) to Samuel Grant Holmes, MD for 53 years. In 1950, she helped establish her husband's Dermatology practice in Pensacola and was his Office Manager until his death in 1997. She held several offices with the Escambia County Medical Auxiliary, including President. In addition, Dottie was very active with Scenic Hills Country Club, Maids of Mirth, and Gaietes des Femmes. In 1944, she began her formal art study at Michigan State. She graduated with the charter class of University of West Florida and taught at Woodham High School, eventually honored with Teacher of the Year. Dottie was an original member of the Pensacola Museum of Art and for years had a studio in the historic Steamboat House across from Seville Square. She married Lt. William Koenig Adams, Jr. (Ret. Naval Aviator) on March 8, 2003. Bill and Dottie were active members of Holy Cross Episcopal Church and loved to travel. She is preceded in death by husband, Samuel Grant Holmes, MD; son, Samuel Grant Holmes, Jr.; daughter, Corinne Marily Holmes; granddaughter, Lauren Alicia Holmes and grandson, Matthew Lawrence Holmes. She is survived by her loving husband, Lt. William K. Adams, Jr.; daughters, Dorothea Holmes Donovan (Frank) and Gail Holmes Cullum (Michael) and grandchildren, Samuel Grant Holmes, III, Rayne Cullum Rodgers (Travis), Ryan Michael Cullum and Marissa Frances Donovan; daughter-in-law, Carolann Russo Holmes; in addition, Eric, Lisa and Samantha Perakslis, Barbara and Fred MacNichol, Sandy Perakslis, Alexander and Cory Lee Blanchard; sister-in-law, Emma Jane Evangelos and Adams family members, Debora Adams Rosa (Mark), Merry Adams Vukmir (Michael) and Virginia Adams Dancaescu. The Reverends Glenn E. Rohrer, Walt Kindergan and Clara Hewis will preside at the Burial Service scheduled for 10:00am on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. The Service is open to anyone who appreciated Dottie Holmes-Adams for the vibrant, loving person who graced all of our lives for so many years. A celebration of Dottie's life will be held immediately following the service in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dottie's name may be made to the Holy Cross Memorial Fund, the UWF Art Department or the donor's choice. Special thanks to physicians Amos Prevatt and Ashton Graybiel for years of exceptional, compassionate care.