Joelle Lynn Adams, 17, of Hollywood, MD died on November 24, 2015 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 19, 1998 in Monterey, CA she is the daughter of Charles Adams and Darla (Hosey) Adams of Hollywood, MD.

Joelle is a 2015 graduate of Leonardtown High School, graduating one year early. She was a past member of the cheerleading squad and the marching band, in which she played the clarinet. She was attending the College of Southern Maryland, inspired to become a nurse.

Joelle was known for her infectious smile, tenacious attitude, and love for others. She was protective of others and did not stand by and let anyone be taken advantage of. Joelle was a great friend to many. She enjoyed baking, eating out at Salsa's, taking selfie's and being on social media.

She was a fan of amusement parks and going to Myrtle Point beach. Joelle liked to vacation on the family farm in West Virginia, where she enjoyed target shooting and four wheeling. Joelle especially enjoyed shopping, expressing her inner Diva and spending time with family, especially her mother, whom she had a very close bond.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her sister, Alana Adams of Richmond, VA; her grandparents, Dave and Harriet (Freeman) Adams of Las Vegas, NV and Sarah (Crispin) Hosey of Niagara Falls, NY; nine aunts and uncles; and many cousins, extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Lawrence Hosey, and her uncles, David Adams and David Hosey.

All services will be private. Memorial Contributions in Joelle's honor may be made to the Southern Maryland Food Bank in Leonardtown, MD with drop off locations at Duke May Insurance in Charlotte Hall and California, MD plus Lexington Park and Leonardtown Libraries or P.O. Box 613, Hughesville, MD 20637.

Alternatively, contributions may be made to Toys for Tots with drop off locations at WalMart, the Dressbarn and the Rex Pub, or mail to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Gift Processing Administration, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.