Kelli Leigh Adams, age 64, longtime resident of Salisbury, MA, passed suddenly on July 31, 2025, at Anna Jaques Hospital due to multilobar pneumonia.
Born in Newburyort, MA on May 14, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Virginia A. (Evans) Adams and graduated from Triton Regional High School.
Kelli was a Certified Nurse’s Aide and had worked at the Elizabeth Calsey House assisted living in Amesbury. She took great pride in caring for the residents and loved hearing about their lives. In her spare time, Kelli loved antiquing, something that was very special to her, and she always looked for unique items.
Kelli will be treasured forever by her daughter, Tara Adams; two brothers, Wayne Adams and wife Lee and Bob Adams and wife June; three nephews, Rob Adams and significant other Kandyce, Christopher Stanwood and significant other Kayla, and Arnold Adams, all of Salisbury, MA, along with several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and dear friends for years.
There will be no services at this time. Donations in her memory can be made to MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844 or the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, 63 Elm Street, Salisbury, MA 01952. Arrangements were made by Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.