Obituaries

Allison Lea Adams

Allison Lea Adams was born on June 14, 1980 to John and Susie Adams. Her journey in this life ended on June 25th, 2016. Allison had a short, but full life. Her fondest childhood memories were times spent with her beloved grandparents at their home in Gravel Ridge. She often spoke about conducting mass at their home and longing to grow up to be a nun. She reminisced on a simple, fun childhood with neighborhood friends riding bikes until the streetlights came on. She was a talented equestrian, softball player, and swimmer. She grew up into a capable young woman and loving mother. The last decade of her life was spent working at Baptist Hospital where she made some of her closet friends. Her amazing wit, humor, and vibrant spirit drew so many to her and she is often described as being "Instantly loved". She had a well-traveled life; spending time both abroad, as well as spending several months living in New England visiting multiple states. She loved the ocean and enjoyed anytime spent at the beach. She was a deeply loving and giving person and the last leg of her journey was spent in school preparing to dedicate her life to the calling of nursing. At school, she had managed to befriend and inspire even more people while maintaining a high grade point. She reached her goal and graduated from the Nursing Program at Baptist College with honors on June 13th, 2016. She was a much loved and wonderful person who will be missed by any person who truly knew her. She is survived by both loving parents, John and Susie Adams; son, Connor LaFave; paternal grandmother, Deloris Adams; uncles, James Adams, Tom Adams, & Phillip Davis; aunts, Diana Adams, Valerie Davis, and Illene Visniewsk; cousin, Dru Davis (Ashley); boyfriend of many years, Michael Adams; her precious rescue lab, "Bear"; and numerous close friends who lover her dearly. She is preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Edward and Barbara Davis; and paternal grandfather, John Adams Sr. A memorial service will take place at Baptist Hospital in the Gilbreth Center room 22 on July 2, 2016 from 2-5 p.m., flowers can be sent to 10A nursing station at Baptist Hospital. A trust is being set up for Conner LaFave where donations can be sent – contact Susie Adams or Stephanie Morris for information.

Published July 1, 2016

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