Obituary of Louise Adams

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 our mother transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior! Louise Adams (Parker) was born on December 17, 1937 to the late Johnnie and Pollie Parker in Gretna, Va. Louise completed her formal education in the Pittsylvania County School, graduating from Gretna High School. After graduation Louise moved to Washington, DC where she had two daughters, Life has many turns and being able to adjust is a blessing and Louise was able to do just that "ADJUST"! After several years in Washington Louise moved further "North", to New Jersey. Louise met and married Obery Adams in 1963. To this union two children were born. Louise was a hard worker , and she had several jobs, she was the manager of the snack bars at Two Guys and J.M. Fields Department stores. After a brief break from the workforce, Louise return back to work in the childcare field. Louise was able to complete classes and training to do an efficient job at Broadway Family Center. Louise was in the toddler classroom for 10 plus years. Retirement was in the plans. All these positions were fulfilling, however the most fulfilling position Louise held was First Lady of the Free Gospel Holy Church in Camden. Retirement was a reality in 2002. Louise and her husband relocated "BACK HOME" to Gretna,Va. In her retirement Louise enjoyed gardening, cooking, and watching her two favorite soap operas, All My Children and The Young and the Restless. Also, Christmas was one of her favorite holidays. After the passing of her husband in 2012 Louise returned to New Jersey to be closer to family. Louise enjoyed a few years with her family before she became ill. Louise joined The St. John Baptist Church in Pennsauken in 2020. Even during her illness whenever ask, "how are you feeling?" She would respond " I feel fine"! We believe Louise is truly FINE now resting in the arms of our Savior.​ Louise leaves to cherish her memory, four children; Valerie Cooke( Ronald) predeceased , Anita Tucker, Wanda(Eric) Briddell Jason Adams. Two stepchildren; Joseph (Benita) Adams and Etheleen Hugh (predeceased). Six grandchildren; Joenise Cooke, Donettia Cooke(predeceased), Eric Briddell II., Joshua Tucker, Jason Adams, Jaden Adams. Seven great grandchildren; Ayanna Greene, Ajane Cates, La'Ron Cates, Jay' Anna Greene, London Cooke, Bryson Adams, Jaxson Adams. Sister; Geraldine Miller Sisters In Law; Geneva Parker and Marian Parker. Louise has gone through the pearly gates of heaven to join her loving husband, and her six siblings: Fred Parker, James Parker, Alonso Parker , Dorothy Morton, Bertia Ann Lassiter, and Earl Parker. Louise is also survived by many nieces and nephews and cousins. To the life of Louise Adams we can truly say; TO GOD BE THE GLORY!! Sorrowfully Submitted, The Family