J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Adams, Joan

Friday, February 29, 2008

Waverly, Virginia

Joan Grammer Adams, 71, a lifelong resident of Waverly, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008. Born March 10, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Junie A. Grammer and Julia Harrison Grammer.
She was a member of Waverly Congregational Christian Church where for over 50 years she was one of the church pianists and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Joan’s enjoyment was her music and family. She leaves behind a part of her kind and generous self to be with each of us.
Joan is survived by her husband of 52 years, Calvin Adams; a daughter, Donna Lees and her husband, Richard, of Richmond; a son, Lewis Adams and his wife, Lynne, of Waverly; two grandsons, Christopher Lees of Boston, MA, and Ryan Lees of Fairfax, VA.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, Virginia, with Pastor Joy Heaton officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 583, Waverly, Virginia 23890. The Purviance Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield, assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be posted on our website at www.jtmorriss.com.

Our Golden Chain has once again been broken with the death of our Sister Joan. But one by one each of us will join together again in heavan with our Father.
Alpha Chapter No. 1 Order of the Eastern Star, Petersburg, Va. wishes to extend their regrets to the family of Sister Joan and our prayers are with you in this time of need.
Barbara Horsman, Associate Matron, Alpha Chapter No.1.

Posted by: Barbara Horsman at March 2, 2008 12:36 PM

Joan was a very special lady. My memories of her was at Waverly Christian Church playing the piano when I was very young. Then when she would teach us music in kindergarten. Joan was a very pleasent person to be around. I know she heard "well done my good and faithful servant."
My prayers are with the family at this time and that the Lord will give you the strength to get through the next few days and weeks and months to come.

Posted by: Anne Harrison Harrell at March 1, 2008 10:26 PM

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Mrs. Adams passing by the staff at Waverly Health Care, yesterday. Joan Adams was my mother's roommate at the nursing home for a couple of months and I was sorry to hear she had not recovered after leaving the nursing home to return home. I wish to convey my condolences to the Adams family.

Posted by: Tamara Eastman at March 1, 2008 09:25 PM