Kathleen Jean Adams

Kathleen "Chi-Chi" Adams passed away on Wednesday September 24th, 2025, at Legacy Living in Gillette, WY. Chi-Chi was born June 15, 1952, to Eileen "Ike" and Donald Adams in Sheridan, WY. She was the first of 4 daughters. Sisters Gayleen, Cookie, and Mickie were not too far behind her. Chi-Chi was known for her strong work ethic and trailblazing spirit in traditionally male-dominated industries. In Sheridan, she worked at the Coca-Cola Plant, drove Concrete Truck for Reeves Concrete, Oiler on the Dragline at Decker Coal, and various Flagging jobs; In Rock Springs at FMC; and in Gillette she worked as a Custodian at CCSD #1, and Drove Haul Truck at Amax Eagle Butte Mine for several years. She also worked underground at the Stillwater Mine in Nye, MT. She quickly earned the respect of the men that she worked with and was always in on the dirty jokes and pranks. She had a very diverse sense of humor and was not easily offended. She had an unbelievable love of animals, (probably because they couldn't talk back) with horses and dogs being her favorite. In her younger years she enjoyed fishing and hunting with Bob, and she was a very good shot! She loved going to garage sales with her Aunt Jeannie in Billings, where she always bought treasures for her grandchildren, no matter how many times Timi and Ryan told her not to. She always stood up for the less fortunate and would give away her last dollar if someone was in need. In December 2018 she found out that she had brain cancer. A few days later the tumor was removed, and she started chemo and radiation. She sailed through the treatment, thanks to the amazing care given to her by her Daughter-In-Law Jennifer. Shortly after her final radiation treatment, on July 11, 2020, she had a fall that pinched her spinal cord. She lost her independence and was confined to a wheelchair. She lived at Gallaghers Assisted Living in Billings, MT before later moving to Legacy Living in Gillette, WY to be closer to her sisters. She enjoyed playing Bingo and keeping the Staff on their toes. We will forever be grateful for the amazing care she received at both places, even though she let her ornery streak show every now and then. She is survived by her daughter Timi (Monte) of Sheridan and son Ryan (Jennifer) of Billings, MT. Granddaughters Bailey & Bradey Burr of Williston,  ND, Ella Wingerter of Billings, MT and her favorite grandson Porter Wingerter of Billings, MT. Her sisters Gayleen of Washington DC, Cookie, and Mickie (Mike) both of Gillette, WY. Along with all her remaining nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts. She is preceded in death by her father Don Adams and mother Eileen "Ike" Adams, aunts Betty "Bid", Josie, and Kathleen; uncles Tommy and Jim; cousins Kolter Garner, Larry Adams, Troy Adams, Michael Wassman, Lori Brown, and all her beloved horses and dogs.