Ginger Kaye Rich Adkins

John,
Johnny and I offer our deepest sympathy and love to you.

Ginger was not just a cousin but just like my sister, and my dearest friend. She is the only person with whom I have had a life long connection - going back to when we were babies.

I love her dearly and miss her so very much.

She was a very special person and one of the most Christ-like people I have known. Always thinking of others and being so brave.

I treasure my childhood memories with her...

John, thank you so very much for including the recent picture of Ginger in her guest book. Just seeing her smile brought back so many wonderful memories for me. The closeness Ginger, Linda, Bettye and I had throughout college and after will always be a part of our lives. My heart is with you and all the family. You were truly blessed as a husband,we as were Norman and Kerry to have her for a sister.

Mr. Adkins,

I remember Ginger. As a boy, my sister, Sandy, and she would visit our parent's home during their years at college and then, many years after. I recall Ginger to be tall, swan-like, with long dark hair. I remember an unusual kindness, and a confindence in her walk. A smile and demeanor of someone thoughtful and wise beyond her actual years. I also recall the love and respect my sister had for her tall friend.

I have seen beautiful women since that time that would...

jOHN, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SENDING THE PICTURE OF GINGER. SHE LOOKED SO BEAUTIFUL. I LAST SAW GINGER ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO WHEN 4 OF THE OLD JAX STATE FRIENDS MET ON CAMPUS FOR A SORT OF 'MINI' REUNION. SHE, AT THE TIME, WAS VERY EXCITED ABOUT THE PROM YOU HAD GIVEN HER FOR HER 50th BIRTHDAY, AND SHARED ALL OF HER PICTURES WITH US. WE HAD A GREAT TIME THAT DAY AND PLANNED TO GET TOGETHER THE NEXT YEAR, BUT, SOMEHOW, TIME WENT BY AND WE NEVER GOT TOGETHER AGAIN. I AM SORRY I DID NOT KNOW...

I was a friend and roommate of Ginger's at JSU, and also shared an apartment in Birmingham as I worked here and she worked in Gadsden. She was a great friend and a truly wonderful person. I have so many fond memories of visiting her parent's home in Southside, of late nights in the dorm, and of trips taken. She was such a part of my life, and I regret us losing contact as we lived our lives. John, you have my deepest sympathy.

This is a recent picture of Ginger and remember she had been fighting cancer for over a year. Her skin was still beautiful and soft.
John

Ginger and I went to Jacksonville State together, and after graduation, Ginger roomed with me in Anniston. We had so much fun together--filled with hours of laughter! She meant so much to me, and I regret that I did not keep in touch over these years! The years that Ginger and I were a part of each other's lives will always remain a part of me, and I think fondly of our years together. John, I am so sorry for your loss.

May peace and comfort be with all the families and friends that knew and loved ginger.

Ginger and I were roommates at JSU during her undergraduate days. She was a great, fun -loving friend. I will be thinking of you,John, and remembering you in prayer. Linda Fordham Cox