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Roberta Adams Obituary
Roberta was born and raised in Seward, PA and moved to Washington, DC in 1956. She married Robert J. Adams March 4, 1961.
Roberta was a successful business owner and a world traveler. She loved to cook and entertain. The number of lives she positively impacted are too numerous to be counted. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.
Survived by children Tracy Nelson of Sterling, VA; Christopher Adams of Spring Park, MN; and Timothy (Tina) Adams of Sterling, VA. Grandchildren Taylor, Malia, Olivia, Otis, and Ramona. Sister Bonnie Myers and Brother J.J. 'Andy' Wagner Jr. as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.
Preceded in death by husband Robert J. Adams, father J.J. Wagner, mother Anna Wagner, and sister Maryann Irving.
Roberta "Red" (nee Wagner) Adams
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Cynthia Turner
May 3, 2025
Tracy,Chris and Tim, Your Mother was always the life of the party, never Judgmental, and true to her family and friends. I have so many fond memories of nights at The Palm, Prime Rib and Garys. So sorry she has left us. Cynthia Turner
Mike Lupfer
June 5, 2023
Roberta was a great friend for many years. We worked together in the 70's and we stayed in touch often.
She will be missed by so many. "You go girl"!
Mike Lupfer
Chris Bond (Lois, Kelleigh, Colleen and departed Tom.
June 3, 2023
We have lived next door to the Adams for over 50 years. The thing that will forever be missed is Mrs. Adams' hauntingly beautiful, holiday table settings. (Before you think that we are extremely nosy, the view into her dining room was unavoidable from our yard.)
She had an humor that left me, two times to be exact, asking: "Did she just say that, no...there's no way..." only to learn that, yes...she did. As she walked away, she looked back making sure I caught on to her devilish grin.
I will miss sitting on her front porch bench with her for a few minutes now and then!
(Just for giggles, for several years, the Willow Pl. line up was: 101 The Gilligans, 103 The Bonds and 105 The Adams)
Jackie Lewis
May 26, 2023
Tracy
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mom. I know how close you two were. From what I remember you saying about Roberta, she was bigger than life and loved by everyone that knew her.
I know how hard it was to say goodbye to your dad, but it won't compare to losing your mother. There is nobody in our lives like our mother. She'll always be there for you and you'll see things come your way, that only would be from her. My mom still sends me little reminders of her almost 20 years later.
As soon as I get this leg back 'in business ' we'll get together. Lots of love and prayers, Jackie
Nancy (Bella) Shields
May 26, 2023
The friendship between Red and I dates back to high school. We were certainly a pair!! One of my very favorite people and she will always be in my thoughts until we meet again.
Carol
May 26, 2023
Roberta was the best. We worked together
and played together. She will be missed
Lorianne Myers
May 26, 2023
Aunt Roberta is the best! I was remembering the last time I drove a truck, I parked it in Richmond, rented a car and drove to see her on New Years eve. We were up drinking, smoking and talking until the wee hours. We had so much fun. She will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to the rest of the family at this time.
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