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Fay Adams Obituary
Fay was born on February 4, 1947, in Meridian, MS. She was a 1965 graduate of Meridian High School, a member of the "Dusty" sorority and attended USM in Hattiesburg. After Fay moved to Pascagoula, she became involved in the Pascagoula Little Theater and performed in such plays as "Grease" playing Rizzo, "Equus", "Godspell", "What the Butler Saw" and "Chicken Every Sunday". Fay really enjoyed the theater and loved performing. She won the 1985 Biloxi Little Theater Bravo Award for Best Actress in a major role in "See How They Run". Her family will miss her sense of humor.
She was preceded in death by her father, Morris C. Williams of Meridian and Hattiesburg, her grandparents Joseph S. and Lucille Camp Breyer of Meridian and Frank W. Williams, Jr. of Meridian.
Survivors include her mother, Nell Breyer Watts of Ocean Springs, formerly of Meridian, her step-mother, Louisa B. Williams of Hattiesburg, daughter, Michelle Adams Carter, son, Christopher Jay Adams and daughter-in-law Rachelle, two sisters, Jude Williams Howell (Steve) of Ocean Springs and Lucy Williams Martin (Doug) of Brunswick, ME. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Ariel Carter Charlton (Allen) and Patrick Tyler Cox of Pascagoula, Sophia Ray Adams of Columbia, SC one great-grandson, Allen H. Charlton, Jr. of Pascagoula, two nieces, two nephews and four great-nieces.
On Tuesday, September 29, 2009, there will be a 2 p.m. graveside service in Crestlawn Memorial Park.
The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Fay Adams
Lucy Martin
October 6, 2009
Dear Michelle,Chris,Jude, Mama,Momeio,Patrick, This is Ant Lucy and I am so shocked that we lost Fay. I had just bought her a 1965 GTO which was so hard to find and was sending it to her, my heart goes out to all of you and especially my sister Jude who has taken care of this family for so many years. I love you all dearly and miss you. May God be in all of your hearts forever. My love and prayers.
Praise Jesus! Lucy and Doug
June Casler
October 5, 2009
Jude,
I am so sorry to hear about Fay please give my sympathy to your mother and the rest of the family, my heart goes out to all of you.
Love June
Chris, Rachelle, Sophie Adams
October 3, 2009
There was no one like you "Mom", Mama","Gamby". You will always be in our hearts and will watch over us. We will make sure we are Yankees fans, Petty fans, Musical/Theater fans, and everything else you wanted us to be. We promise to be a loving family which is what you wanted most. We will make you proud Mama. We love you and miss you so much.
Jane Caccioppo
September 30, 2009
Jude, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God be with you all.
Elaine Webb
September 29, 2009
Lisa, Jude, Mrs. Nell, and all of the family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your aunt, your sister, and most of all your daughter Mrs. Nell.From all the stories you have shared with me, Fay must have really been an exceptional person. I know you all will have many memories of her and she will always remain in your hearts. God bless all of you and I would love to see you. Mother died in January and we almost lost Daddy, but he is better. Between Lauren's wedding and losing mother I have had health problems myself. Lisa, please call me at 601-513-1980. I would love to come see all of you when things settle down. You are all in my heart and prayers.
Wendy Currie
September 29, 2009
Michelle,
I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Our hearts and our prayers are with you as much as you were for ours.
Mercedes Clack
September 29, 2009
With sincere sympathy to all of Fay's family and friends from her neighbor and friend.
September 29, 2009
Sure sorry to hear about Fay....Katherine called me earlier today. Will be thinking about all of you. Bobby Wright...Augusta, Ga.
Paul Overly
September 29, 2009
I grieve to hear of my beloved friend's passing, and grieve further that I cannot be there today. I cherished our adventures in theatre and always will.
Jim Treadway
September 29, 2009
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
September 29, 2009
Aunt Fay,
I really enjoyed the time spent with you, Michelle, and Chris while we were growing up. I have many fond memories. We will all miss your sense of humor. You could always make us laugh. Hug and kiss Papadao for us and tell him that we love and miss him, too.
Love always,
Lisa
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
September 29, 2009
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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