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Leatha Adams Obituary

Leatha I. Adams VIRGINIA BEACH - Leatha I. Adams passed away March 2, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Goldie McBride and John Blevins. She was predeceased by her brother, Glen Crossman. She is survived by her loving husband, Curtis Lee Adams Sr.; three daughters, Leann I. Oyola, Crystal L. Truscott and Pamela J. Adams-Burris; one son, Curtis L. Adams Jr.; eight grandchildren, Samantha, Michael, Britany, Tiffany, Kristyna, Kierstan, Christian and Hailey. A service will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to VCU H.S. MRICU (MVC) or American Cancer Society. Condolences can be made to the family at www.altmeyer.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Mar. 8 to Mar. 13, 2009.

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Nancy Norton

March 13, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. The ladies of Nan's Crochet and Knit Group (formerly Marie's Group) send our thoughts and prayers.

Sarah Holloman

March 8, 2009

Mom, you will always be in my heart. You are sorely missed, and I find much comfort and peace in knowing we have another guardian angel to watch over us with the the love and care you always showed everyone.

I will always love you.

God Speed.

Kathy Witt

March 8, 2009

Dear Curt and the entire Adams Family, please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. And take comfort knowing that once busy hands crafting things, have been replaced with Golden Wings. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Witt & Betty Foley

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