Cora V. Adams

ALBANY On July 31, 2005 with the sound of the trumpet, God sent His angels for His good and faithful servant, Cora V. Adams. Cora, the daughter of Joe and Early Stowe and sister to nine siblings, was born in 1910 in Jackson Gap, Ala. In 1934, she married the late Joe C. Adams and relocated to Dadeville, Ala. where they raised two daughters, Pearlie Cox-Reed and Margaret L. Wood of Albany, N.Y. Cora worked for many years in Dadeville's educational system before retiring and relocating with her family to Albany. She loved singing church hymns and giving God praise. To cherish her memory, she leaves five grandchildren, James Wood (Teresa), Milton Wood (Elletha), Lisa Wood, Jennifer Ivery (Jermaine), Cobra Cox; seven great-grandchildren, Tameika Wood, Andrew Ware, Shaquanna Wood, Isiah Smith, Arias Dobbs, Shiesha Wood, Ptah Ivery; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to continue her legacy. The calling hour is on August 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by funeral services at 12:00 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 59-65 Second Street in Albany. Interment in Graceland Cemetery.