Melody Sue Adams, 52, of Chattanooga, TN passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 in Erlander Hospital at Chattanooga, TN. She was born April 18, 1974 at Terre Haute, IN, the daughter of Ronnie Joe English and Norma L. Throneburg English. She was preceded in death by her father, her first husband, Darryl Mays and a brother, Troy English. Surviving are her mother of Albion, IL; three children, Mercedes (Alex) Haynes of Albion, IL, Sierra Adams of Patoka, IN and Trevor Adams of Chattanooga, TN; a grandchild, Hope Adams.; siblings, Rhonda (Scott) Heleine of West Union, IL, Dee (Jeff) Davis of Patoka, IN, Tammy (Mark) Pittenger of Marshall, IL, Ed Miller of Marshall, IL and Debra English of Patoka, IN; her mother-in-law, Carol Matsel of Patoka, IN and several nieces and nephews. Melody was a graduate of Edwards County High School at Albion, IL and was employed by Yanfeng at Chatanooga. Visitation will be 12 Noon to 2:00 PM Saturday, May 23rd at Pearce Funeral Home with a service in honor of her life at 2:00 PM. Pastor Wayne Wester will officiate. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.