Alice Ann Adams
May 12, 1930 ~ September 1, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 9:30 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Father Charlie Cortinovinis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Alice Ann Adams (Nana), 83, travelled to her eternal dance floor on September 1, 2013 where her husband of 57 years, Sylverster F. Adams was waiting for her. She grew up in St. Mary,s County, Maryland, where she graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1948. She married the love of her life, Sylvester Adams in 1951. She worked for the FBI for 20 years before retiring, to Palm Bay Florida. She is survived by her Daughter, Donna Thurman of Crestview Fl, Grandson, Bryan Thurman and his wife, Jessica Thurman of Crestview Fl, Sister-in-law Kitty Swann of Bushwood, Maryland, Sister-in-Law Mary Evelyn (Adams) Wood and her husband Eddie Wood of Mechanicsville, Maryland, Many cousins, Nieces and Nephews and her family of the heart, the Blahutas of Crestview Fl. Along with many friends and loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester F. Adams, Mother Loretta Swann, Father Gwynn Swann, Brother Francis Swann, and Son-in-Law, Paul Thurman.
She is well loved and will be missed greatly.Keep dancing, Nana.The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 5, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 9:30 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to Emerald Coast Hospice, 550 West Redstone Ave. suite 310 Crestview FL. 32536
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“”To The Adams Family” The Margaret Brent High School Association would like to say that we are very sorry to hear of Alice Ann passing. May She Rest In Peace now her work on earth is done. Just remember that death will leave a broken heart. All of the wonderful memories will a life time . God Be With The Family At This Time.”
“Alice & Sonny will be forever remembered by me, for renewing the sense of family, through their starting a wonderful tradition of family reunions. Alice’s gentle nature & kind spirit drew everyone in, not to mention, her unrivaled Maryland fried chicken, and many memories that will forever warm our hearts. I pray Alice & Sonny have reunited, and we will all join them again one day for the tradition of reunions & conversations we’ve not yet finished. Donna, wishing you God’s comfort & peace in the days to come. “
“You were truly family oriented and we have so many wonderful memories together, from my growing up years to my grown up years, I love you and will miss you so much.”
” God bless her. She used to come to our home and she could be so funny! We really enjoyed having her with us. She was a delight! Many blessings to her family.”
“She had a smile that would light up a room. She is now with your dad & Paul dancing on the clouds. May you find comfort in all of your memories. Love to you all!”
“Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“My dear Donna and Family, We are so sad to hear of the loss of your mother. I will always remember the good times that we had playing dominoes. She was quite the hostess. Hold on to your happy and healthy times with her, and cherish them forever.”
“So sorry to hear about Alice. She was quite the lady and I remember her well. May she rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to the family and my sincere condolences.”
“We are so sorry to hear of Alice Ann’s passing. She was always full of joy and laughter. She is in our prayers. “