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Lisa Mae Adams

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Lisa Mae Adams

Birth
Hope, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA
Death
16 Sep 2018 (aged 53)
Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, USA
Burial
Columbus, Hempstead County, Arkansas, USA Add to Map
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HOPE, Ark.—Lisa Mae Adams, 53, of Grand Prairie, Texas, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Mrs. Adams was born Aug. 14, 1965. She was employed with Cumming Electric , formerly employed with Poulan, South Central Arkansas Electric and Buck Jackson Country Store, Columbus, Ark. She was preceded in death by one son, James "Lil Booky" Adams. Survivors include her husband, Keith Ross Sr.; one daughter, LaKeisha Ross; one son, Keith Ross Jr.; her father and stepmother, Cleo Sr. and Johnnie Adams of Los Angeles; one sister, Shera Cannon of Arlington, Texas; three brothers, Terry Adams and Mark Adams of Grand Prairie and Cleo Adams of Arlington, Texas; seven grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Saratoga High School Gymnasium, Saratoga, Ark. Burial will be in Camp Springs Cemetery under direction of Hicks Funeral Home. The body may be viewed 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today with visitation 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.On August 14, 1965 Cleo Adams, Sr. and Lillie Mae Green Adams welcomed the birth of a baby girl, they named her Lisa Mae Adams. Lisa was a loving little girl. She attended Saratoga High School until 9th grade, later attending Liberty Eylau, where she graduated in 1983. Lisa later attended Carron Tarrant County College, where she received an associate degree.

Lisa’s first job was at Buck Jackson Country Store in Columbus, Arkansas. After she graduated, she worked for Poulan for 15 years, South Central Arkansas Electric in Little Rock. She transitioned to Grand Prairie, Texas, where she was employed by Cumming Electric, until her death.

Lisa married Keith Ross on January 5, 1991, to this union two children were born, LaKiesha Ross and Keith Ross, Jr. Then came the grandchildren, she loved those little ones more than life itself. Lisa could dance, she loved to dance so much she made up a dance for the family reunion. Most of all, she loved her mom, Lillie was her best friend.

Loss is never easy, but it is made less painful when we recall the many moments when “Lisa” experienced and gave to others pure unquestionable joy. Family, as well as friends, will miss her strength, smile and love, but will never forget her spirit and compassion. She passed into the Lord’s embrace on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her mother’s home, she wouldn’t have had it any other way.

She was preceded in death by her son, James “Lil Booky” Adams; her mother, Lillie Mae Whitmore; stepfather, Leroy Whitmore and grandmother, Sallie Trotter.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband, Keith Ross, Sr.; one daughter, LaKiesha Ross; one son, Keith Ross, Jr.; her father, Cleo Adams, Sr. (Johnnie) of Los Angeles, CA; seven grandchildren, Markell, Nicholas, Jordyn, Paris, Ja’ciya, Keith Ross, III, Chase; one sister, Shera (Willie) Cannon of Arlington, TX; three brothers, Terry (Sherry) Adams of Grand Prairie, TX; Mark (Cheryl) Adams of Grand Prairie, TX, Cleo (Belinda) Adams of Arlington, TX; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be 11am-5pm, family hour 6-7pm Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday, September 22 at Saratoga High School Gymnasium in Saratoga. Burial will be at Camp Springs Cemetery in Columbus. Arrangements entrusted to Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.
HOPE, Ark.—Lisa Mae Adams, 53, of Grand Prairie, Texas, died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. Mrs. Adams was born Aug. 14, 1965. She was employed with Cumming Electric , formerly employed with Poulan, South Central Arkansas Electric and Buck Jackson Country Store, Columbus, Ark. She was preceded in death by one son, James "Lil Booky" Adams. Survivors include her husband, Keith Ross Sr.; one daughter, LaKeisha Ross; one son, Keith Ross Jr.; her father and stepmother, Cleo Sr. and Johnnie Adams of Los Angeles; one sister, Shera Cannon of Arlington, Texas; three brothers, Terry Adams and Mark Adams of Grand Prairie and Cleo Adams of Arlington, Texas; seven grandchildren; and a number of other relatives. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Saratoga High School Gymnasium, Saratoga, Ark. Burial will be in Camp Springs Cemetery under direction of Hicks Funeral Home. The body may be viewed 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today with visitation 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.On August 14, 1965 Cleo Adams, Sr. and Lillie Mae Green Adams welcomed the birth of a baby girl, they named her Lisa Mae Adams. Lisa was a loving little girl. She attended Saratoga High School until 9th grade, later attending Liberty Eylau, where she graduated in 1983. Lisa later attended Carron Tarrant County College, where she received an associate degree.

Lisa’s first job was at Buck Jackson Country Store in Columbus, Arkansas. After she graduated, she worked for Poulan for 15 years, South Central Arkansas Electric in Little Rock. She transitioned to Grand Prairie, Texas, where she was employed by Cumming Electric, until her death.

Lisa married Keith Ross on January 5, 1991, to this union two children were born, LaKiesha Ross and Keith Ross, Jr. Then came the grandchildren, she loved those little ones more than life itself. Lisa could dance, she loved to dance so much she made up a dance for the family reunion. Most of all, she loved her mom, Lillie was her best friend.

Loss is never easy, but it is made less painful when we recall the many moments when “Lisa” experienced and gave to others pure unquestionable joy. Family, as well as friends, will miss her strength, smile and love, but will never forget her spirit and compassion. She passed into the Lord’s embrace on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at her mother’s home, she wouldn’t have had it any other way.

She was preceded in death by her son, James “Lil Booky” Adams; her mother, Lillie Mae Whitmore; stepfather, Leroy Whitmore and grandmother, Sallie Trotter.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband, Keith Ross, Sr.; one daughter, LaKiesha Ross; one son, Keith Ross, Jr.; her father, Cleo Adams, Sr. (Johnnie) of Los Angeles, CA; seven grandchildren, Markell, Nicholas, Jordyn, Paris, Ja’ciya, Keith Ross, III, Chase; one sister, Shera (Willie) Cannon of Arlington, TX; three brothers, Terry (Sherry) Adams of Grand Prairie, TX; Mark (Cheryl) Adams of Grand Prairie, TX, Cleo (Belinda) Adams of Arlington, TX; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be 11am-5pm, family hour 6-7pm Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday, September 22 at Saratoga High School Gymnasium in Saratoga. Burial will be at Camp Springs Cemetery in Columbus. Arrangements entrusted to Hicks Funeral Home, Inc.

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