Shirley Mae (Henderson) Adams, 86 of Hanover died on April 10, 2015. She was born in Hanover daughter of the late Walter B. and Dessie L. (Thompson) Henderson and has been a lifelong resident of the town.

Shirley was a graduate of Hanover High School and was an active member of the First Congregational Church singing in the church choir for decades. She was an accomplished water color and oil painting artist. She owned and operated Shirley's Beauty Salon for many years.

A devoted family woman, she also loved animals and had a green thumb when it came to her house plants.

She is survived by her children, Peter B. Adams and his wife Jeanne of Pembroke, Mark S. Adams and his wife Kathie and William G. Adams and his wife Marjorie all of Hanover. Also surviving are her sister Beverly Hayes of Hanover, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The Adams family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate her life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St, Rockland, MA, on Tuesday April 14, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday April 15, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the First Congregational Church of Hanover, 547 Hanover St. Hanover, Ma 02339. Burial will follow in Hanover Center Cemetery.