Mrs. Eleanor Klingst Adams
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Mrs. Eleanor Klingst Adams

  • December 24, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“My condolences to the family on your loss. Mrs. Adams gave me and many of out start in music at Asbury. She will be missed. JH ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: John I. Hogue, III - TX

“I was a Junior High and High School Student when I sang in the adult choir at Asbury. Mrs. Adams was a wonderful teacher. Never a cross word. ...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Dr. Gregory Peck - McDonough, GA

“To Wayne Adams and family: I pray that God's love, peace and grace will surround each of you and bring comfort. Psalm 60: 1-3 Hear my cry,...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: ROY PERCY - Little Rock, AR

“Mrs. Adams was a special person, full of grace, patience and, devotion. She touched the lives of many...My condolences to her family. ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Tom McGuire - Little Rock, AR

“Eleanor was one of the most wonderful people I have ever know. At times she was like a second mother to me. She gave me singing lessons beginning in...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Karen Reel Poe - Hot Springs, AR

“I have many fond memories of growing up at Asbury Methodist Church and being in Mrs. Adams' choir throughout childhood and my teen years. I will...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Cindy Burgess Chenault - AR

“I was saddened to hear of Mrs. Eleanor passing. She was a wonderful person and a pleasure to work with. We always knew we could count on Mrs. Eleanor...Read More » ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Kara Cullins - Fayetteville, AR

“Since 1943 a member of Asbury Methodist Church and sang with Mrs. Elanor until 1968. A major part of my music education and a major part of my...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Ross Honea - Little Rock, AR

“Wayne and family, I would like to offer my condolences to you on the death of your mother. What a wonderful person she was, and what great...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: annette williams - little rock, AR

“I had the honor of working with Eleanor at Griffin Leggett in the 90's. What a blessing she was to me and all who knew her. Eleanor, I love you. Rest...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Gretchen McMahan - Searcy, AR

“I never had the privilege of meeting Eleanor but have heard many great memories from choir member who knew and loved her. May God give you his peace...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Stephen Edds - Little Rock, AR

“My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Adams' family. I was once a member of the Asbury children’s choir and one of her many former students. She...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Clayton J. Smith - Little Rock, AR

“I worked at Griffin Leggett for almost 15 years and Mrs. Eleanor was always a bright spot in my day whenever she would come in. She always had a...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Melinda Johnson - Cabot, AR


Eleanor Klingst Adams of Little Rock died December 24, 2011. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Lieutenant Richard P. and Erna Klingst who preceded her in death. Her husband was Coy Morris Adams, City Personnel Director and head of Civil Service for Little Rock.

Survivors include her son, Wayne E. Adams and his wife, Donna; grandsons Wayne Adams, Jr. and Matthew Adams and his wife, Shannon; granddaughter, Meghan Adams and great-grandchildren, Abigail, Oliver and Eleanor Adams.

Eleanor was retired as Choir Director and organist of Asbury United Methodist Church for 36 years.
She was a graduate of Mount St. Mary Academy and majored in music at Little Rock Junior College and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Her tenure in music ministry included First Lutheran, First Evangelical and Reformed, and Asbury United Methodist. She studied with Alice Henniger, Bel Canto School of Voice and Dr. Mauer of the Lutheran Theological Seminary of Chicago. She was a member of the Musical Coterie and the American Guild of Organists and was an organ recitalist for the Guild's Tri-State Convention. She was staff organist for Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth for 72 years.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th St. Little Rock (501) 661-9111. A private family graveside service will be held Wednesday at Roselawn Cemetery with Rev. Nathan Kilbourne, officiating.