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Adele Marie Maddry
1959 - 2019
Adele Marie Maddry
1959 - 2019
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Adele Maddry Obituary
Adele lived briefly in Metairie, LA and Biloxi, MS before moving to Dublin, GA, where she completed grammar school and high school (1976), excelling in mathematics. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Georgia in 1980, majoring in Dance and Movement Therapy. She moved to New York City after college and fell in love with the city that became her home. There, Adele met Kerry Han, the love of her life, who became her husband in 1997. In the city, Adele worked at various hospitals in the pediatric psychiatry departments while completing degrees in dance therapy and in psychiatric social work.
Adele received her Masters of Social Work from Hunter College of The City University of New York on January 26, 1999. In May of the same year she also became a Licensed Certified Social Worker. After working in various mental health clinics in New York City, she decided to obtain further training. This resulted in her proudest professional moment: starting her own private practice in a beautiful location on Central Park West. She helped many patients and many have come to respect her clinical skills and even to love her as a person.
Adele will be sorely missed by all her family, which also includes seven nephews, one niece, three grand nephews, one grand niece, and many cousins.
She is at rest now. For those who loved her, keep her in your hearts from the first day you met her until your last days. That's all any of us can ask for in this life. Rest in peace Adele.
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And He will raise you up on eagles wings
Bear you on the breath of dawn
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand
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July 13, 2025
Keyana H.
March 3, 2021
I am a former patient of Adele’s, and I remember her being a guiding light at a very dark time for me. I know she is resting peacefully, but I just wanted to say thank you for everything.
Michael Huff Jr.
November 25, 2020
Godspeed Adele: I sure miss you!
John Wujcik
June 3, 2020
A whole year has gone by and I miss you as much now as then. I'll always keep you in my heart Adele. Always with love.
John
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Ivy Lin
October 11, 2019
Im really sad. For years Adele was a great therapist who helped me with a lot of things. She eventually went into private practice and we lost touch but she left me in a good place. Anyway she was the one who really got me into dance, and she was a HUGE Merce Cunningham fan. She was the one who told me to start my blog and said I should eventually write professionally about dance. Well now that Ive gone on dance assignments Im finally really getting Merce Cunningham and see what she sees. So I wanted to look her up and send her a message via linkedin or some other social media that hey, Im writing about Merce Cunningham now! I looked her up and was shocked to find out she passed away. My deep condolences to her family and friends. She touched many peoples' lives.
July 5, 2019
Adele, I have known you all of your life, and I love and admire you. Dede and I have enjoyed many special times with you over the years; you were like a daughter to us and an older sister to our three sons who love you and will miss you very much. I am glad that I got to toss you around in swimming pools when you were a youngster, and glad that we both enjoyed swimming in pools and oceans over the years. I was honored and pleased to give you away to Kerry at your wedding and celebrate the occasion with so many friends and family. We shared a lot of family occasions.
Over the past month, a lot of people mourned your passing and told each other of the impact you had on their lives and the memorable experiences they shared with you. That shared grief and shared happiness means a lot to all of us. Adele, you are a charming, lovable woman and a person of courage and accomplishment. I will miss you.
Hank Frantz
July 1, 2019
The Bustle in a House
The Morning after Death
Is solemnest of industries
Enacted upon Earth
The Sweeping up the Heart
And putting Love away
We shall not want to use again
Until Eternity.
-- Emily Dickenson
July 1, 2019
The Bustle in a House
The Morning after Death
Is solemnest of industries
Enacted upon Earth
The Sweeping up the Heart
And putting Love away
We shall not want to use again
Until Eternity.
--Emily Dickenson
Anne McInnis
June 20, 2019
Dear Adele, I hear your voice and laughter and see your smile every day. How I will miss our outings in the city. My memories of you in NYC and Phoenicia and Athens gives me and all of us, strength and happiness. My condolences and deepest sympathy to Kerry, his family and your family. You are loved and missed. xoxox
Georgia Siegchrist
June 13, 2019
Adele, I only knew you a short time, but I really valued our friendship. You were so fun and full of life and curiosity--a true inspiration. I don't think I ever told you this, but you were like the parent I wished I'd had. I'll miss you and I hope you're at peace.
Florencia Lalor
June 12, 2019
Hi Kerry! I'm Florencia Lalor, Adele's friend from Argentina. I'm trying to find a way to reach you because I found out today that Adele passed. I'm so sorry and so sad. I want you to know that she was a very special friend for me. She'll always be in my heart. Love, Flor.
Adele and Kerry at the NYBG
John Wujcik
June 11, 2019
Mari and Eric Raff
June 11, 2019
My dear Adele:
We shared laughter and tears for thirty six years.
I can hardly believe you are no longer here.
Rest in peace my sweet dear.
You will live in our hearts, every day, every year.
Sebastian Zimmermann
June 10, 2019
I've gotten to know Adele through work and mutual friends as a very passionate, enthusiastic, vivacious and caring person. Adele felt very deeply. She was a keen observer, could be drole, always ready for the next laugh. She easily lit up a room and - when running into her - her "Hellos" were the biggest and warmest I can remember. It is very sad to have to say good-bye. I will miss Adele. My deepest condolences to Kerry, his and the Maddry family.
Elizabeth Rodman
June 10, 2019
Seeing so many of her wonderful friends and family at this evening's very sad viewing, made perfect sense: Adele would walk into the White institute where she trained and where I work, and would light up the room. Her sweetness and an impish spark were always there and no matter how distracted I was with some task, her brief conversations with me were always authentic, warm - and often filled with humor, especially when she spoke of her beloved pup, Tsoi Tsoi. She was a very special person and I think the world will be a little darker without her. I send my deepest condolences to Kerry and to all who love her.
Betty Alice Fowler
June 10, 2019
Kerry thank you for the wonderful pictures, including the one that remains the best ever shot in this town. Adele was therapy, indeed. R.I.P., darling girl, and dance with the angels.
Seamus Mullarkey
June 10, 2019
I loved Adele's laugh. She always made me smile with her wit and keen insights into human nature. I'll miss her deeply and am very saddened by her passing, but I'm also glad I was lucky enough to know her. I keep remembering so many of the funny things she said and as I do I can hear her voice really clearly. God bless her and all of us. Adele touched so many people's lives and we all loved her so much. My deepest condolences to Kerry and to all of her family and friends.
Michael Legro
June 10, 2019
Deepest condolences on your loss. We will keep you and your loved ones in our prayers. .
Susan Luther
June 10, 2019
I know there is nothing I can do or say to ease the pain, but please know that if I could I would. Hopefully she is at peace now.
Long lost cuz
Susan Knaps Luther
Jonathan Schnapp
June 10, 2019
Adele was one of the kindest, most genuinely lovely people I've ever met. I was lucky enough to be in the same supervision group with her for many years, where we became friends. She is gone too soon, and it's a loss for everyone who knew her.
Always remember her smile
kate Pierson
June 10, 2019
I'm thinking of Kerry - his family and the Maddry family and sending deepest sympathy. I've been commiserating with all our mutual friends who loved Adele so much. I've known Adele since Athens Georgia - for 43 years and the memory of her shining face will always be with me - love to everyone who is touched by her passing but she will always be in our hearts
Julie Reid
June 10, 2019
Sending much love and support to you, Kerry, and Maddry family. What an unimaginable loss for you.
Adele's wit and compassion, her sense of fun, and memory of her gentle spirit will be carried and missed by our family as well.
Party May 2006
Tamara Duckworth
June 10, 2019
Adele,
You were such a sweet, kind, loving and fun woman. We will all miss you. Rest in peace.
Love,
Tami
Sharon Mear
June 10, 2019
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Kerry, Choi Choi and the Maddry family . I had the pleasure of working with Kerry, Adele and Choi Choi a few years ago and found them all to be a compassionate, loving and beautiful family. RIP Adele.
Paige Girardot
June 9, 2019
How will I cope with no longer having the one friend who has known all aspects of me throughout my life, and who could always make me remember my young and fun self whenever we would speak or be together? I will always hold the memory of how we bewildered all the busy New Yorkers crowding the sidewalk when we spotted each other from a block away and started our "woohoo" calling to one another, followed by a rapturous hug. My willow of a friend, my flapper, dance partner, playing in make-up girlfriend, sharing secrets in youth and dark stories later in life friend. Now there is no one like you, no one.
Kendra Kirz
June 9, 2019
Kerry, the Maddry family, and to all who love Adele, I am deeply sorry for the emptiness within us. A day hardly goes by that I don't have memories of growing up in Dublin, GA. So many of those memories include the Mitchell's and the Maddry's who lived down the street. Adele was as much at my home as I was at her home. I'll never forget the time we were experimenting in the kitchen. We were ecstatic when we concocted a new drink! It was tart, refreshing, and delicious (lots of sugar helped)! We ran to Mrs Maddry to share our brand new concoction which included lemons, water, and sugar. Mrs Maddry said with a grin, "You girls just made lemonade."
Beautiful memories I will cherish forever, just as I will love Adele...forever.
John Wujcik
June 9, 2019
As difficult as it is to write this through the blur of my teary eyes, I can hardly believe that you are gone. My heartfelt condolences and sympathy go out to her family and the many firends that we shared. This is so very hard, this saying goodbye business. Loved you to bits Adele and your marvelous spirit that made life that much brighter and funnier and interesting above all else. There will never be another like you in my life. That I know. You will be missed by many but for me especially, I will miss your laugh and your original sense of humor that touched my heart and funnybone like no one else. May those memories stay with us all. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Omar Gomez
June 8, 2019
My sincere condolences to all the family and friends.
May god help us to find peace on this difficult time and have resignation.
I had the opportunity to know Adele at Metropolitan Center. She was so dedicated to her job and her sense of happiness was always transmitted to anyone.
It is hard to believe she is no longer with us, but the memories will always be there and that is how she will always be with us.
Kerry Han
June 8, 2019
My dear lovely wife, twenty-four years were not enough for me. You had such a struggle to find inner peace but you always showed the happy, beautiful face that revealed your true immortal soul. Be at peace now.
Jane Swanson
June 8, 2019
I am so saddened to her about Adele's passing. Even though I haven't seen her for many years, I knew her in Athens, GA while attending college and remember her vivacious personality and quick wit--she always lit up every room by her presence. I'm so sorry for her loving family and multitude of friends of their profound loss. Godspeed, Adele, in your journey for peace.
Laura Levine
June 7, 2019
My deepest condolences to Kerry and Adele's family. My heart is broken. What a special, loving, compassionate, wonderful spirit. Thank you Kerry for posting the most remarkable photo gallery on this page! They capture her spirit so perfectly - and what a joy to see her as a little girl! Much love to all who were lucky enough to know her and have her in their lives, especially Kerry.
Ingrid Schorr
June 7, 2019
I loved Adele for her kindness and her sense of fun. Our little world in Athens, Georgia sparkled with Adele in it. She probably didn't know that she was like a big sister to me or that I admired the life she created in New York. My sincerest condolences to Kerry and the Maddry family.
Martin Kounitz
June 7, 2019
My most sincere condolences to Kerry and Adele's family. I had the privilege of working with Adele in a NY clinic. She was an excellent psychotherapist: kind, empathetic, intelligent, insightful and deeply caring about her patients. She will be extremely missed by her friends, patients and colleagues.
Melissa Summers
June 6, 2019
I am so terribly sorry and my deepest condolences to Kerry and Adele's family. Our years sharing an apartment in a walk up on East 13 Street, a friendship forged. My heart is aching.
Maurizia Calo
June 6, 2019
I am so deeply saddened! Adele, you have been a rock to me and i cant express how grateful I feel for what you have given me throughout those years. May you rest in peace
Ken Tapscott
June 6, 2019
I'm very sad to hear about this. Whenever I think of Adele, I remember her ability to make me laugh (for more than 40 years), and her impishness. I also witnessed surprisingly fearless, spontaneous acts of her kindness and generosity on the sidewalks of New York towards homeless people there, in ways that sort of shamed me to try to be a better person. I think about those things pretty often. She had a big impact on me, and I don't know what else to say right now. I'm very sorry, Kerry, and all of her family and friends.
Barbie Lipp
June 6, 2019
Dear Kerry and Adele's Family,
I'm devastated by this news. I'm so sorry for your loss, and for all of our loss. Adele was such a unique and wonderful person, such a fun, lovable and loving spirit. I'm so sorry that she suffered from this insidious illness. Rest In Peace, Adele. Love you,
Donna and Joe Lae
June 6, 2019
Precious memories with much love! You will be sadly missed! We love you! Until we meet again...
Anja Reid
June 6, 2019
Dear Kerry
My heart goes out to you and
Adele will always be missed.
Eileen Rivera
June 6, 2019
My dear friend Kerry may you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. I know that you will miss Adele always, but feel comfort one day you will be reunited with Adele. Rest in Peace Adele
Mark Cline
June 6, 2019
Dear Kerry, please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolence. Adele will always shine brightly in my heart.
With love.
Joe Maddry
June 6, 2019
I love you, little sister!
Alpha Watson
June 5, 2019
Oh, my friend, how will we go on without you in this world. All of the wonderful places that we traveled together,will now only hold sadness for me. My life was greatly enriched by your companionship. God's mercy on you and on us all.
Alpha
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Brianne Portillo
June 5, 2019
You will be dearly missed Adele!! We may not have been very close but I know you were a wonderful woman and very loved!!! Until we meet again.
Tammy Dunagan
June 5, 2019
RIP My cousin.
Reeder Savage
June 5, 2019
a sad, and early loss of a good person........
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