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Ethel Adams Obituary
In loving memory of educator, Ethel A
Born raised and educated in Texas, Ethel married R.A. Adams, a barber and musician, in 1943. They moved to Dayton, Ohio a few years later. To that marriage one daughter was born, Zelda A. Adams Foster. While raising Zelda, Ethel taught at a daycare facility in Dayton. After obtaining a degree in elementary education, Ethel taught at Emerson Elementary School for the next 30 years. She enjoyed playing bridge and participating in activities with her sorority, College Women. After R.A.'s passing she downsized to an apartment in a senior citizens facility for a number of years.
But as her health declined, she made the decision to move to Maryland to reside with Zelda. And so, on March 25, 2021, she arrived at the last stop on her journey. For three years life was good, but a fall in October of this year caused problems that placed her in a care facility. Even though she eventually returned home, she did not fully recover. And so, on Monday, December 30 she passed quietly into the arms of God at the age of 104.
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6 Entries
Aleta (Collier) Keel
January 6, 2025
I was so sorry to read your mother has passed. May your memories keep you strong.
Aleta, from St. John and Oakleaf
celandzik grewe
January 5, 2025
ethel and i were both ititiated into pi chapter delta kappa gamma on yje same day in 1969....we were on many committees together....i loved here smile and here style...love and peace cel andzik grewe
Dr Shirley Stallworth
January 5, 2025
Wow what a life. You impacted so many peoples lives by your courage, strength, academic excellence, style and wisdom. I am thankful that God placed you in my journey many decades ago and the value you brought to my life. Thank you!
Dr Shirley Stallworth
Bobbie Jean Wilks Shockley
January 5, 2025
My husband's and I met on Thanksgiving 1968 at the Adams family homes e
They have always been a part of my life. She had an amazing life. I love you, Auntie Ethel.
Dwight Johnson
January 5, 2025
Will greatly miss a wonderful friend and mother.
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