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Sandra McAdams Obituary
SEAFORD, VA -- Mrs. Sandra Gay McAdams passed away April 19, 2011. Mrs. McAdams was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and was a 1957 graduate of Northside High School. She attended Massey Business College, leading to various office management positions. She was most proud of supporting her husband's distinguished military career by serving as an exemplary Army Military wife for thirty years.
Mrs. McAdams is survived by her husband of 54 years, Colonel (Ret.) Michael C. McAdams; daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Peterson (Gay) of Decatur Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Setliff (Becky) of Wilmington, NC; son Michael C. 'Mac' McAdams of Seaford, VA; four grandchildren, Cristopher Peterson, Gregory Peterson, Rami Chilton and Loren McAdams; and two great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 23, 2011, in the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton with Dr. James H. Daughdrill, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the "Support Our Troops" program of the Freedom Alliance Organization, 22570 Markey, Court, Suite 240, Dulles, VA 20166. www/freedomalliance.org.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton.
Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sandra McAdams
Laura L
April 15, 2024
Missing you always. The love and memories will continue forever.
LYNDA SCOTT
April 15, 2023
Sandra, was so sad and sorry for your family when you left, then the"Colonel" and then Gaye joined you. Hope yall have your afternoon cocktails together and just enjoy being with each other. We all sure do miss you guys and hope some day i'll get to have a cocktail with you!
Laura L
April 15, 2023
It´s been 12 years since we last talked. We miss you and your loving and caring words each and everyday.
Judy
April 29, 2011
Mike, I was so sorry to hear of Sandra's passing. She was a wonderful lady and a fun one too!! Take care.
Judy Green (High Point, NC. & MyrtleBeach, SC
Jim Malagese
April 29, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Sandra's passing. I am grateful to have known Sandra and Family. My prayers are with you. when I was in her company, she was always a gracious lady.. I will miss her...
April 27, 2011
We were so very sorry to hear of Sandra's passing. We were honored to have known her. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gay & Tom & Col. Mike and her entire family. She was kind and thoughtful and just an all around lovely person. May God keep you all in his loving care as you face the difficult days ahead.
Nora & Tom Niblick
Decatur, IN
Charles Bodiford
April 26, 2011
Becky, We are all so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Please know that we will keep you and your family in our prayers. Your VR family cares and sends our deepest sympathy.
Andrea Rhames
April 25, 2011
Becky, I am truly sorry about your mom and hope you know that you and your family our in my prayers. You will get through this, and God knows best and will always comfort your even when it doesn't seem like it.
Pam Brand
April 24, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Sandra's passing. You all are in my prayers.
Laura Lopez
April 22, 2011
We are so sorry for the loss of Boo....my daughter and I will miss playing games with her online and sharing school pictures and horses. Our entire family wishes the best for the family with great heart felt sympathy.
April 21, 2011
Mike, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sandra will be miss at the salon and Friday's won't be the same without her. Diane Dye(Newport News)
Graybill and Pat Williams
April 21, 2011
Mike, Bobby and Jane Pinkston called to inform us of Sandra's untimely passing. We send our heartfelt sympathy and pray for the peace that only God can provide for you and your family at this trying time.
Carolyn Norris
April 21, 2011
Becky,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. You & your family are in my prayers. May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
Mary Lou Alvadj
April 21, 2011
Sandra was the first true Southern Belle I ever met back in 1961.I was from Detroit but it didn't matter, we became best friends. How will I get through without her phone calls where we would laugh. God bless, Mary Lou Alvadj
Melanie Harwell
April 21, 2011
Mac, Gaye, Becky & Col. McAdams – so sorry to hear of your loss. MaBoo was a very special, lovely lady. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
April 21, 2011
Will always remember the Canadians and Americans who stayed at Hog Heaven for our bridge get-together.........Lois McFarlane, Toronto, Canada
April 21, 2011
Mike, I am writing this with tears in my eyes and a heavy heart. Our Princess will live with us forever. The wonderful memories will last a life time.. May God Bless you all and keep you in his Prayers. Heartbroken Mimi (SB)
Lizz Estep Owen
April 21, 2011
Dear McAdams Family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers and I am deeply sorry for your loss! I have fond memories of your Bamberg home! May this great Army Wife rest in peace and may you all find comfort in friends and each other! With love, Lizz Estep Owen
Barb Brown
April 21, 2011
May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
Angela Boxell
April 21, 2011
Gaye i Have known you for a long time and i am sadden by the loss of you mom hope you will be ok you are always in my thoughts and the kids and Tom to love and miss you all love always Anne
April 21, 2011
Becky, I am so sorry about your mother. Know that you and your family are in our prayers and we are thinking of you every day.
Donna and Jimmy
Bobby Davis
April 21, 2011
Col McAdams, Gaye,Becky and Mac and family, In these Tough times it is so hard to lose such a wonderful part of your life, please keep in mind that at this time you all only have each other and your faith to lean on. Please know that Boo served a part in many peoples life, including mine when we lived next door to you in Dambach. Just knowing her as well as all of you made my life in Germany a little bit better.As Boo watches you from heavenly fathers arms , may God Bless you all. prayers from the Davis family for all of you in hopes that the void in your life becomes less painful everyday as you move forward in your lives.
God Bless you all
Bobby Davis and Family
Cheryl,Brandon,Sarah,Andrew,Timothy and Christian
Terri
April 21, 2011
My condolences for your loss.
May God comfort your family
at this time of sorrow.
2 Corinthians 1:3,4
Pam Thompson
April 21, 2011
Mike,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We always thought so much of the two of you and have lost touch since you moved away. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Thompson (Kind Care Animal Hospital)
Lynda Scott
April 21, 2011
Gaye,, Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your parents were always so nice when they came to visit and we got together,,,, your Mom always seemed to be the typical "southern belle". Take care dear friend and so sorry for your loss. Lynda & Neil Scott and family
Adam and Christinia Smith
April 21, 2011
Lifting you up in prayer during this difficult time. There are no words that can be said to ease the pain you are feeling right now... but just know that you are being thought of and prayed for. As time goes by I pray each day is easier for you and that you find peace in the memories you have.
with love,
April 21, 2011
Gaye,, Still am in shock and the turn of events over the past few days! Your Mom was always what i imagined a "southern belle" would be. She and your dad were always delightful people every time we met when they came to visit. Deepest sympathy to all your family and love to all. Lynda Scott and family
Reni Peek-Michael
April 21, 2011
Mac, Gaye & Becky, What moves through you is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, You may not understand why your mother left this earth so soon, or why she left before you were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, you will begin to remember not just that she has passed on, but that she lived. And that her life gave you memories too beautiful to forget. With sincere condolences.
April 21, 2011
Becky,
You are in my thoughts...I will always remember your mom as being so happy & proud of you. She loved her Rami as well. Take care of yourself.
Sherry
Kristi Stockburger
April 21, 2011
Mac,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. If you need anything do not hesitate to call.
April 21, 2011
Becky - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourselves- Elizabeth Ezzard
Donna Storie
April 21, 2011
My Dearest Becky,
From the Tree of Life each leaf must fall.....
the green, the gold, the great, the small.....
Each one in Gods own time he'll call.....
with perfect love he gathers all.
There is a vacant place in your heart now, but in time it will be healed by the loving touch of God. Your mother was truly blessed to have your love and support throughout her life.
Sincerely,
Amber Brown
April 21, 2011
Loving thoughts and prayers for your family. What a wonderful life full of great memories to remember Sandra by. Remembering and honoring her life.
Love,
Amber & Lloyd Brown
April 21, 2011
Becky,
Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We sympathize with your pain and hope your memories will bring you peace. God bless.
Beth and Bill Carney
Jerry Terwilliger, Genworth Financial
April 21, 2011
Col. McAdams and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God Bless.
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