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Katie Adams Obituary
Katie Paiva Adams, 34, Reading, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at her residence.
Katie was born in Tacoma, Wash., on May 13, 1976, where she spent the first 16 years of her life as a happy, witty, straight A student.
She was a daughter of Mary E. (Post), Reading; and Anthony Paiva, Washington state.
In her midteens, heroin and other drugs gradually took over that beautiful mind. She suffered from physical pain due to injuries over the years and emotional pain from addiction, depression and bipolar disease.
Katie never turned anyone away if they needed her help, even in her worst times.
She is survived by her mother, Mary Paiva; her father, Anthony Paiva; her partner, Tony Edna; and countless friends who loved her dearly. She died in her sleep and no longer suffers. She will be missed terribly.
Arrangements entrusted to the John P. Feeney Funeral Home, in Reading's Centre Park Historic District, 625 N. Fourth St. at Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601. Obituary and condolences at www.johnfeeneyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Katie Adams
Jeff/Darla Herbst
December 1, 2010
J+M+J+
KATIE: Your beautiful Soul {right as we promiced eachother IF EVER anything of this un~4~tunite magnitude were 2 occur...in which it has seriously eiraly happened so soon...way far 2 soon, @ that}! However, as in light of yet another 1 the many diff aspects of our often times deeply discussed taslks we'd all have 4 endless hrs gallore; our good Lord Above knows when our time is just that; our time. And 1nce He calls us Home, we than r free from the many chanins which have constantly continued 2 hold us down w.in thisoften times very un~4~giving & seriously cruel, complexed & highly frightning world! All us KNOW thats how her beautiful Soul is now: COMPLETELY FREE w.out any types of pains, sadnesses, sorrows, confutions, fears, uneasiness, anxieties as well as 4 all other negativities...KATIE has extremely awesome brilliance thats been sharred w.many us durring her short time spent down here upon this earth & those like us who really knew her very well, in so many diff ways, all will always agree that she never 1nce would allow 4 any1 2 suffer~EVEN IF it happened 2 b some1 whom she hadnt ever met nor known b~4! AND 2 HER PARENTS~Mary & Jim~ What an extrodinarilly~wonderful job u's have truely done in raissing her! Katie always spoke of u's both SO~SO highly! AND PLEEEAAASSSE NEVER 4~get the 1 MOST IMPORTANT of ANY or ALL gifts in which u's taught 2 her as well as raissed her 2 Beleive in {TRUTH}: The R. Catholic Faith/Religion!!! THAT IS the BEST & MOST PRICELESS of all things established, taught & given by u's 2 her!!! PLEASE K.I.T. & allow 4 us 2 b contacted asap 2 assist u's w.all the memeorial plans that u's can possibly do so...we'd truely b so beyond honored & so would Katie!!! MAY GOD BLESS & ALWAYS KEEP U'S SHINNING BRIGHTLY & NEVER LET GO OF THE FAITH, either!!! W>EVERY ounce of empathy, love, devotion & condolances~FROM TONY AS WELL...JEFF, DARLA HERBST @ 31 S. 9th. St. READING, PA 19602 {610}587-7078...GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! HANG IN THERE 2; U's ALSO R IN OUR PRAYER's 2...
Gloria
November 30, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Elisa & Clark Hunter
November 24, 2010
Mary & Jim,
The obituary you wrote for Katie is beautiful. Your honesty at such a difficult time is a service to everyone.
We're so sorry for your loss.
November 24, 2010
sorry for your loss... know that your daughter is now at peace and does not have to suffer anymore
Karissa Brothers
November 24, 2010
Although I do not know your loved one, I am so sorry for your loss. I thank you for being so honest and sharing your pain about her life's story. If this helps even one individual, it will be worth it. I am going to use this obituary as a learning example to my teenager niece. I am truly sorry for your pain and heartache. May God watch over you and your family and give you peace. So sorry for your loss.
November 24, 2010
Although I do not know you.... I somewhat share your pain.... as I have a brother that is suffering severely from alcohol addiction. My sincerest condolences to you and your family!
Barb
November 24, 2010
I don't know your family, but the mom in me responded to your beautiful tribute. I'm so sorry for your loss.
November 24, 2010
So sorry for your loss
Annette Esselborn
November 24, 2010
To all of Katie's family,
It is truly heartbreaking to hear of this news.Although I didn't know Katie,I do know that your love for her goes on.I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing.I too,am the mother of a drug addicted 15 yr old.Wonderfully witty,personable,social butterfly.He has ADHD,bipolar,and depression.I am feeling your pain as I read about Katie.Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.I believe in the Lord and I know His comfort.Take refuge in it and turn to Him for help.He will never leave you,nor forsake you...amen
linda Kantner
November 24, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the family, my daughter also died from Heroin use over 8 years ago, I also am remined that her pain is now over. Keep faith in the Lord
and he will help you to go on.
Linda K
West Lawn ,PA
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