Edna Mae Hesler Adamson, 69, of Maysville, Kentucky, passed peacefully from this life on July 14, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1956, in Brooksville, Kentucky, to the late John William Hesler Jr. and Temple Alene Estep Hesler.
Edna was a devoted member of the Maysville Community Lighthouse Church for over 30 years, where she found strength in her faith and formed many cherished friendships. Known for her kind heart and generous spirit, Edna was a true nurturer who helped raise many children who lovingly called her “Mamaw.”
In her free time, Edna enjoyed making wreaths and crafts, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and loved ones. She especially found peace visiting the grave of her beloved daughter, Jessica Lynn Hesler Tumlin, who preceded her in death. Edna worked as a Foster Granny for Mason Cunty School System for 12 years. She also spent many years working as a carhop at Bisotti’s, where she was known and loved by many in the community.
Edna was also preceded in death by her three brothers, Jimmy Dale Hesler, Larry Hesler, and Danny Hesler.
She is survived by her son-in-law, Patrick Tumlin of Vanceburg, KY; two brothers, John (Donna) Hesler of Maysville, KY, and Jesse (Penny) Hesler of Mount Olivet, KY; two sisters, JoAnn (John Ray) Dodson of Sardis, KY, and Brenda (Eddie) Simms of Orangeburg, KY; very special friend, Beth McCord, and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family who deeply loved her.
A funeral service to honor Edna’s life will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Tollesboro Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Canaan Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Pallbearers include Raejean Perraut, Angela Dodson, Glenda Mitchell, Amber Hale, Brenna Emmons, Chloe Cracraft, Emma Mitchell, Lena Dodson, Elizabeth Dodson, and Letha Dodson. Honorary pallbearers will be the rest of her nieces.
A fellowship dinner will follow at the Maysville Community Lighthouse Church on Route 11.
Edna Mae’s life was one of service, compassion, and unwavering love—she leaves behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.
Tollesboro Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Edna Mae Hester Adamson.