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Woodrow Adams Obituary
Worcester - Woodrow Adams Sr., 71, passed away on February 13, 2021 at Massachusetts General Hospital after succumbing to injuries sustained in a fire at his home.
He was born in Indianola, Mississippi on July 19, 1949 a son to Hosie Adams, Sr., and Addie Lee McKinney. He attended school in Mississippi before relocating to Worcester where he met and married Lorraine (Salters) Adams. For many years, Woodrow was employed as a butcher at Fairway Beef Company. In later years, he worked as a private security officer.
Woodrow loved spending time with his family, loved his community and was dedicated to his church. Woodrow also enjoyed fishing.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Lorraine S. (Salters) Adams; seven children, Latonya Adams, Shelisa Adams, Ramona Adams, Woodrow Adams, Jr., Keith Adams all of Worcester, Stacey Parrott of North Carolina, and Tammy Wintzel of Southbridge. He leaves his siblings Eular Mae Adams, Ola Mae Adams, Hosea Adams and Roosevelt Adams. He also leaves his grandchildren Shakyra Adams-Davis, Tyrone Adams-Davis, Janiya Adams, Keandre Adams, Nyasia Adams, Raeshawn Adams, Malachi Adams Glover, Janessa Adams, Woodrow Adams III, Ja'Ziyah Rogers, Jose Ortiz, Zeron Perez, Dakneesha Wintzel-Tolson, Dana Hazard Jr., Dayzyah Wintzel-Neely, Alonzo Whiteside and Edward Whiteside, and many nieces and nephews.
Woodrow was predeceased by his brothers Felix, James and sisters Mary and Ora.
A public visitation will be held on Tuesday March 2, 2021 from 9:00am until 10:00am at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 929 Main Street Worcester, MA 01610. A funeral service will begin at 10:00am and burial will be held at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester.
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Ursell Wentworth Thompson
March 6, 2021
I pray the power of GOD uphold you all, in Jesus name Amen.
Beatrice Charles
March 2, 2021
Very sorry for your lost
Barbara Hargrove Murray
March 1, 2021
Lorraine my prayers and condolences to you and your family is such a tragic time you will continually be in my prayers because the only God can see you through this time.
Mary J. McGrail
February 26, 2021
To all of the family I would like to send a note of sincere sympathy at the loss of the family members who suffered this tragic fire, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary J. McGrail, Rockville, RI (formerly a Worcester native).
Ron Law
February 25, 2021
Woody was the best! A good friend always there with a smile. RIP my friend.
Thomas family
February 24, 2021
You will forever be In our hearts. May you rest In piece. To the family you are In our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong you have so much support and woody would want that.
Valerie Blakney
February 24, 2021
My deepest Condolences to the family. Will miss you Woody...
Harden family
February 24, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless
Shirley Maddox
February 24, 2021
Lorraine and family, I am so sorry for your lost. Woodrow was one of a kind, he was a great guy. He always had a smile and kind words for everyone. I enjoyed the time I spent in his present and the time we worshiped at church. He went to his church on Sunday morning and found the time to worship at the church I attended in the evening. He was dedicated to God, his family, and friends and will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace
Shirley Maddox
Gary Librandi
February 24, 2021
Lorraine my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I loved Woody he was like an older brother to me growing up and working together at Chicago Beef! A real gentlemen and legend in the community! He will be missed!
Xaimara Leon Leon
February 24, 2021
My condolences to the Woodrow family. May he rest in peace always in Gods kingdom. Prayers for strength during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Gloria Carter Carter
February 24, 2021
Love my family. Be blessed to I see you all love Gloria
Gloria CarterU Carter
February 24, 2021
Praying for my family God love you so do I
Connie Mortara
February 24, 2021
My sincere condolences to you and all the family, Woody. Please know that there is an abundance of love and light shining on you to help you through this tragic loss. You remain in my heart.
Cecelia Guillen
February 24, 2021
Peace be with you
Julie Dowen
February 23, 2021
Thoughts and prayers to all of the family especially Mrs. Adams. Stay Strong and Get Well Soon.
Gigi Carpenter
February 23, 2021
My Deepest Deepest Condolences to The Adams Family . I Love You All , Lorraine you Stay Strong You'll will all be in My Thoughts and Prayers, Ms Edna Mr Woody Mr Jerry All would want you'll to Carry on. With that being said We not gonna question Our High Power Gods Work. Love Youll
Doris Burns
February 23, 2021
My Sincere Condolences Lorraine To You And Your Entire Family, May God Surround You and keep you Near.My Thoughts and Prayers go out to you All...
Ernie Dew
February 23, 2021
Woody is forever going to be remembered by me as a gentle caring kind soul. My late cousin used to come to visit me from Philadelphia and would always ask about Woody so they could hang out together.In fact, sometimes I wouldn't see my cousin until the middle of the night.He and Woody were very close and Woody would ask about him every time we would meet. Woody and brothers Hosea and Roosevelt and the rest of the family, including Woody Jr. (another very nice person) have my deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. May God bless you all. Ernie Dew
Reggie Savannah
February 23, 2021
Stacey, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Father.
Melody Hannaford
February 23, 2021
My deepest condolences go out to the Adams Family... Mr. Woody will always live in my heart... he will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him
Tina Bachand
February 23, 2021
Stacey Parrot and family. My heartfelt condolences to you all. Thoughts and prayers go to each of you during this extremely sad time in your lives. May he Rest In Peace
Nancy Rajecki
February 23, 2021
Woodrow Adams Jr and Lorraine Adams and family my deepest condolences to your family. Woodrow will be truly missed. I wish I could have gotten to know him better. I am lucky that I was able to meet him.May he Rest In Peace. My thoughts and prayers for your whole family.
Nancy rajecki
Clara Diaz Diaz
February 23, 2021
Deepest condolences to the entire family may your father rest in eternal peace
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