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Vicky Neal Adams
1945 - 2025
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Vicky Adams Obituary
January 3, 1945 - July 17, 2025
Vicky Neal Adams, 80, of Gretna died on Thursday, July 17 at Carilion Memorial Hospital in Roanoke following a traffic accident.
She was a graduate of Climax High School (1963), Danville Memorial School of Nursing (1966), and had a BS degree in Nursing from the University of Virginia (1984).
Vicky had a long and successful career in many areas of nursing, from family practice to the operating room. She is fondly remembered in the community for her years of patient care at Gretna Family Practice. She loved her job and she loved her patients.
She also worked for many years as the weekend plant nurse at Goodyear Tire and Rubber.
Vicky always had a great work ethic and worked very hard to educate her children. She was a firm believer in the value of education and stressed this to her children and grandchildren. Even after retirement, she continued her selfless care by taking care of others. Her grandchildren remember her as a wonderful grandmother, not only to them, but to other children in the community that needed her. She loved babies, especially the King children and Wren Fulper.
She is survived by two children, Amanda Adams Lovett (Shayne) and Mark Jason Adams (Jennifer) both of Lynchburg, her sister, Gayle Deel (Jimmy) and two brothers, Tom Jones (Kathy) of Gretna, and Rex Neal (Patricia) of Gretna.
She is also survived by three grandchildren who were the love of her life, Emily Browne-Price (Nick), Graysen Adams, and Isabelle Adams of Lynchburg. They choose to cherish her memory by living in a compassionate and caring way as she always taught them.
She was a member of the Gretna Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. One of her most enjoyable experiences was traveling to the island of Curaçao in 1985 to help in constructing a Kingdom Hall. She made friends there that she had to this day.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 20, from 2 to 6 p.m., at the Shields Family Farm that she loved, located at 3143 Old Mine Road, Gretna.
A Private burial will be held at the Bryant-Shields Family Cemetery.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
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18 Entries
Keith Taylor
Yesterday
Amanda and Shayne..very sorry for your loss..may our heavenly Father Jehovah comfort you..
.. and your family at this time..
..may his tender mercies be with you..we are very sorry..
Keith Taylor
Sheila Waller
Yesterday
I am sorry to hear of Vicky's passing, she and I worked 3-11pm, in the Operating Room for several years.
Emily Seawell
Yesterday
So sorry for your loss, I worked with Vicky for a number of years in the operating room at Lynchburg General Hospital, she was a wonderful nurse and coworker, she had a great sense of humor.
She was always talking about her children and and grandchildren
Wanda Davis
Yesterday
May sincere condolences to the Adams Family, I met Vicky some years ago at Gretna Medical Center, we worked together she was intelligent, smart, knowledgeable, and was a big help in learning in the medical fiield. She will be missed. Praying for comfort and strength for her family.
Audrey Toliver
Yesterday
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Gravley and Toliver family.
Jameson King
July 21, 2025
Vicky (or as we call her Gicky as a mixture of grandma and Vicky) was not our grandma but she was like one to us and more people. She used to give me fresh blueberries from her garden and they were the best I had ever had every time. I will always remember her. She had taken care of us since I was baby. I have always loved her since I can remember. I can’t wait to see her again in the paradise.
Lynn and Lee Adams
July 21, 2025
Vickie was a fierce protector, She lived her life on her terms. I know she will be missed by her children and grandchildren and sister as well as friends. She is safe in Jehovah's memory along with Minnie and Dave. What a day that will be.
Bolling Jimmy
July 20, 2025
Rest in peace Vicky. We are assured our lord will continue to bless and keep your sweet soul. Sympathy to her family and friends who will passionately miss her here on earth.
Gracie Adams
July 19, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My Deepest and Heartfelt Sympathy to all of the Family.
Ann Parker
July 19, 2025
Amanda, so sorry for your loss.
Barbara Rice Clay
July 19, 2025
A good friend and one of the best nurses, Vicki will be remembered for all her kindness and compassion for others. I will treasure our memories of Topsail Beach with friends and family. Sympathy and love go out to her entire family at this time.
Emory Osborne
July 19, 2025
Vicky and I went to school together. So sorry to hear of her death.
Larry, Joyce, & Stuart Dalton
July 19, 2025
I was so sad to hear of Vicky’s passing. Vicky was the first to give me my allergy shots each week. She was a great nurse and will be missed by all who knew her. My sister has stated that I grandmothers were sisters. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and in the days to follow.
Sherby Ingram
July 19, 2025
I was saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Vicky. She was such a talented lady- caregiver, family historian, and parent. I taught both Amanda and Mark in the fifth grade. She was so proud of their accomplishments.
Our Grandmothers were sisters.
The family has my deepest sympathy.
Faye Sutherland
July 19, 2025
It hurts my heart to know the world has lost Vicky. She was a beautiful, positive person. Sending much love and sympathy to the family.
Christine Schwitzerlett
July 19, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Laura Rowland
July 19, 2025
So sorry for your families loss.Vicky was a beautiful person and will be greatly missed.Prayers for your family.
Marilyn Dalton Shelton
July 18, 2025
A friend from old Climax High School days. Thoughts abd prayers to family and friends.
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