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Adams was a Hattiesburg, Miss. native. Along with Fannie Lou Hamer and others, she attempted to unseat the all-white Mississippi Democratic Party delegation during the 1964 Democratic National Convention at Atlantic City, N.J.
While they did not replace the all-white group, the Freedom Democrats brought national attention to Mississippi's racial and political divisions.
In 2004, Adams and others who formed the party were recognized at the Democratic convention in Boston for their trailblazing role.
Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press
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Zadie Rosenthal-Gray
October 31, 2012
The Most High seen for His Special Star ( Victoria Gray Adams), spirit to rise, so that her Light continues to shine. And yet her spirit still lives on within US. Thank You Mrs. Victoria Gray Adams ! Thank You ! Thank you for Truth, Knowledge and Understanding !
(World History).
Lori Houchins
April 11, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
shamia barnes
May 4, 2009
you lost a nice and generous person
How you can show support
Shindo Ryu
September 8, 2008
Read Revelatons 21:3,4
Inetta Cooper
January 30, 2008
Keep up the "God Work!" We support you! www.WOMENnPOWER.com
Robyn Gray
September 2, 2006
It's great when we know people who were raised by pioneers making a great change for our unknown freedom one community at a time. I love you Reub.
Coach Robyn
Marion Johnson
August 28, 2006
Rueben affectionally referred as Buddy when I picked Vicki up to take her to the Central Va. Chapter of WU. on Sundays. How she will be missed by one in all but Vickie had a wonderful dash from the time she was born to her death.I feel so blessed having known her personally and the wonderful history she shared with me. May God show you that he needed the beautiful rose and He took Vickie. My prayers are with you ,Reuben and the children.
Kevin Turner
August 22, 2006
Reub, Your mother left an unforgettable legacy. I know that you, Lisa and your children will carry it on. My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. KT
Regina Mabry Powell
August 22, 2006
Hi Reuben. What a history! Vickie is the civil rights legacy. I am so happy to have her serve so unselfishly to the movement and for the rights that our children and grandchildren will continue to receive. You know first hand how she courageously fought for freedom. I am sure there are many unseen stories that have not been printed. We need to keep up the work. Forty years of marriage may seem long, but forty years of good marriage is short. I am thankful for their long loving union and praying that mine will be the same. We continue to have you all in our prayers. Still plan on attending services in Mississippi 9 SEPT 2006. Hang in there for Uncle Buddy.
With love,
Cousin Regina Mabry Powell
Elder Thomas M and Norma Lynn McGee
August 21, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
John Bogle
August 21, 2006
I just wanted to express my deepest condolences to the family. Although, I have never had the opportunity to meet Mrs. Victoria, I had the privlege to learn and benefit from Cecil. I am certain that only a exceptional person could have raised such a brilliant thinker who carries the spirit of the movement.
Morris Bayton
August 21, 2006
Reuben you know we've been friends for a long time, and your mom was like a mom to a lot of us. I've been were you are so I know the pain you must feel, but keep you head high. Things will be better with time. To the rest of the family...Mrs. Adams was a great woman for a lot of reasons, but for me it was for her mentoring and example. My prayers to you all.
Crystal Alston-Bayton
August 21, 2006
I met Mrs. Adams through her son Reuben who is a childhood friend of my husband. When I had my daughter I realized not only was Mrs. Adams a great mother to her own children but an example to so many others. She was what I aspire to be, and she will be greatly missed. Although my sympathies are with her family, I sympathize more with anyone who did not have the pleasure and privilege to meet such an inspirational, spirital, and magnificant woman. Mrs. Adams long after the memories of your accomplishments have faded away in history, your mark on so many lives will be carried on. Simply put, you will be greatly missed but fondly remembered...
Monroe, Barbara & Karen Phillips
August 20, 2006
To the Adams Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the recent lost of a remarkable woman, who not only impacted history but our lives as well.
August 19, 2006
We salute this remarkable champion of courage. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bishop Joseph A. McCargo
Senior Pastor and Founder
City of Hope International Worship Centre
Laurel, Lanham and Baltimore
Pastor Linda Harvey
City of Hope International Worship Centre - Baltimore
Pastor Linda Harvey
August 19, 2006
The flame of justice, equality and fragrance for human compassion shall never be diminished, because she lived...
We are the benefactors of her dreams, tears and struggles and now the doors of opportunity await us all, because she lived...
So let us move forward in might, upward in our thoughts and steadfast in the work God has assigned for us all to do, encouraged and enlighted, because she lived...
Mother Adams, thanks for being you, a true servant of God!
Lovingly,
Pastor Linda and Princess Tiara
Fragrance of Faith Ministry
Pikesville
Janet Waymer
August 19, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 19, 2006
to Cecil and family
Deepest sympathy to you and yours on the death of your beloved mother. Though I spoke to her often, I never had the honor of meeting her personally but I feel as if I knew her just the same. She was truly an inspiration to many - and I know you will carry on her life's work.
May God bless and keep you through this trying time.
Sincerely,
Diane W and family
August 19, 2006
Buddy, Rueben Jr, and other family members. Your loss is my loss. Mrs. Adams was truly a wonderful mentor and friend to me. I have learned so much from her. Thanks for sharing her with me and many many others.
Grace D. Todd
Faith S. Holsaert
August 18, 2006
From an admiring and grateful SNCC worker
Vonsuela Baker
August 18, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pastor Michael A. Turner
August 18, 2006
Cecil & Family:
My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your mother. I experienced the loss of Mother on July 15, 1996 and I can assure you that time and prayer will heal the wound but the scar remains.
Lloyd Omwakha Becktemba Hines
August 17, 2006
Thank you for sharing your last years with us. I will always cherish your council and wisdom. May GOD let you rest in peace. Sleep well my frienh .
Dennis Dahmer
August 17, 2006
Farewell to a pioneer, leader, activist and "Icon" of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement. I remember "Ms. Gray" as being a "PUBLIC", staunch advocate and active supporter of Black people gaining their rights as first class citizens in the Mississippi Movement of the sixties. She not only talked about Blacks gaining their rights, but was an ACTIVE participant (Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party) in that process. This was during a time in Mississippi when such activites could put one in immediate financial or personal peril ...........My condolences to her family and many friends, especially those residing in the Palmers Crossing Community.
August 17, 2006
sorry to hear of the loss of Vickie; always enjoyed her presence when I was organist at Ft Lee chapel. I admired her sense of style and her dedication to things she was involved in.
respectfully,
Daryl Pecht
Ruby Lee Anderson
August 17, 2006
A fond farewell from the United Methodist Women on the Petersburg District.
Robert Watkins
August 16, 2006
God Bless her family.
The sons and daughters you saved
August 16, 2006
Thank you for your courage. Through you and others who stood and said "no more", I was able to suceed where others of my race were denied.
Thank you and God Bless you
Joseph Lawrence
August 16, 2006
a lots of people owe victoria a lot and I am one of them. to her family I say to you, she will be missed.
Calvin R. & Beverly J. Searcy
August 16, 2006
To the Gray & Adams Family,
Thanks to Victoria, and all of the help that God inabled her to give in the movements and times of troubles. Again we thank her!
Family, may the grace of God be with for ever. For Victoria has only stepped from life as we know it into another demention of which we as earthly bodies, can not see.
Be strong and keep the faith, and be blessed,
The Intire Searcy Family.
P.O. Box 93732
Atlanta, Ga. 30377-0732
Email:[email protected]
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