Leann Trea Adams, of Jonesborough, TN, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 7, 2024. She passed away peacefully at home following a brief, but valiant, fight with cancer.
Her life began in Newport, TN on February 23, 1972; the third of four children born to Scott McClure and Evelyn Maloy McClure.
She was a 1990 graduate of Cocke County High School. Following the legacy of her athletic father, Trea excelled at her participation in basketball and cheerleading. She was also exceptionally smart and continued her education at East Tennessee State University.
Family was most important to Trea. She is survived by her loving and steadfast husband of 30 years, Michael Adams; daughters Makayla Adams and Catelyn Adams; sons Ezekiel Adams (Makayla) and Michael Adams (Abby Dockery); sisters Cecilia Reneé Kropff (Bill) of Chattanooga, TN and Stacye Shaleé Giles (Rusty) of Cosby, TN; brother Richard Shea McClure (Michelle) of Piney Flats, TN; brother-in-law BJ Stout (Cindy) of Jonesborough, TN; aunt Carolyne Fox of St. Petersburg, Florida, uncle Joe Maloy (Betty) of Big South Fork, TN, and Kenneth Maloy of Mint Hill, NC; aunt Brenda Kay Sampson (Bob) of Jonesborough, TN; many cousins, nephews, one niece, and one great-nephew, all who love and miss her dearly.
Trea made lifelong friends everywhere she volunteered and worked, including the Lamar community, Cherry Grove Baptist Church, The Crumley House, Jonesborough Middle School, Boones Creek Elementary, and Riparian.
Trea will be remembered for her beautiful smile, loving heart, fun spirit, and a laugh that could make anyone smile.
The family looks forward to receiving friends at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesborough on Saturday, July 13th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. A chapel service to celebrate Trea’s life will be held at 3:00 PM. Immediately following the service, family and friends will travel to Fairview Cemetery, Jonesborough for a graveside service.
07/13/2024
Anita Turner Jones
I met Trea at Newport Grammar School when we were in 5th grade. She was always very nice to me, and I appreciated that so much. My condolences to Mike, Makayla, Catelynn, Ezekiel, Michael, Renee, Shea, and Shalee along with the rest of her family and friends. I pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Shalee and family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Love, Missy and family.
07/13/2024
David and Janet Lewis
Mike, I am sorry so for your loss. Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family. I apologize for not being able to come to the service. It's been many years but I remember the fun times we all had.
Our deepest sympathies.
Shalee and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Trea had such an infectious smile and loving heart. She never knew a stranger. I pray that God will bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
I am so very sorry for your all’s loss, Prayers for Comfort knowing she is in a better place with our Lord .
07/12/2024
Joe and Linda Proffitt
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace, comfort and understanding for the family.
07/12/2024
Doug & Vickie Sarmento
Trea will truly be missed, but she is in a much better place. Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and all the family.
I’m so sorry for your loss! Prayers for your family!
So sorry for this family's loss. The whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
07/12/2024
James & Kristie Parnell
I offer my condolences to Mike and the family. It's been a while, but I think about you all often. Many years ago, Mike and Trea welcomed me into their home. Trea was such a great host, mom, and wife. May she rest in peace
Sorry for the family’s loss , prayers for the family during this time
07/11/2024
Stephanie Hill
I have fond memories of Trea as we grew up. She was funny, kind and had an infectious smile. She will be missed greatly. My deepest condolences to her husband, children, and her McClure siblings.
07/11/2024
Jennifer Maloy Sparks
Prayers and Thoughts to my cousins. Trea was a wonderful and loving person. I will always remember all the good times we had growing up. Love to the McClure family
So sorry! We have been praying for Trea (and all of you) in this. It was my joy to know her (and all that amazing family) for many years as Pastor of West End Baptist Church in Newport. God bless you.
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Trea and know you all will miss her very much! Prayers for God's comfort and peace! Blessings to you all, Joan Kropff
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful friend. She will be truly missed
07/11/2024
Melissa Park Hale
I went to high school with Trea. She was always so sweet with a beautiful smile. Prayers for the family during this time.
07/11/2024
Angie Hux Gentry
Prayers for the family.
John 14:27
Sending heartfelt sympathy to Trea's family and loved ones. Kenny and Shalee, and all of you, I hold you in my heart and prayers for your loss and heartache. God loves you and I love you. Someday, when we meet again in heaven, we'll understand. I am so, so sorry.
Matthew 5:4
With Love,
Linda Dawson
My deepest condolences to all of Trea's Jonesborough family, and especially all the McClure family. We spent many goof times at Cocke County High, all the BB games, bus rides, and all four of you in American History. Nothing but great memories of the family. My love to each of you, we lost a beautiful smile and soul.
So very saddened of the loss of Trea. May God comfort her precious family during this very difficult time. She was absolutely beautiful inside and out and that smile would light up any room she walked into. Lots of prayers for all her precious family.
I am so sorry to hear about Trea’s passing. She was so kind to Logan and treated him like family. My prayers are with each of you.
07/10/2024
Claudia and Tom Lee
Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all at this sad time. We count it a privilege, a blessing and a joy to have known Trea!
07/10/2024
Melanie Strange Smith
Being from Newport and having gone thru school with Shea I knew the McClure family. They were all always so polite and kind. I have 2 sisters myself and can’t imagine the profound loss you must be feeling. Prayers for peace for Trea’s entire family and may you find comfort in knowing you will see her again
07/10/2024
Tawana Love (Riparian Colleague and Friend)
"For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23 God has promised everlasting life through the ransom blood of his son Christ Jesus. To the family of Trea, you all will see her again one day. My prayers are with you all. Amen
07/10/2024
Davis Reynolds
I didn't know Trae for very long, but it did not matter, she made me feel like family. From her lovely smiles to her dancing to Cyndi Lauper (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun) Trae truly was a joy to be around. It is a rare thing to meet someone with such a beautiful heart and she will be missed by many.
