Brenda Foley Adams
Mrs. Brenda Jacqueline Foley Adams, age 79, of Ferrum, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at SOVAH Hospital of Martinsville. She was born in Patrick County on May 18, 1945, to the late James “Boss” Foley and Vada Mary Sawyers Foley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Harrison Adams, Sr.; four sisters, Pauline Foley, Odean Thomas, Allene Foley, Jeraldine Thomas; four brothers, Alexander Foley, Frank Foley, Grady Foley, and Alvis Foley. Brenda was a member of Ross Harbour Methodist Church for most of her life. She loved all animals, especially her beloved dogs. Brenda loved to travel, but above all, she loved being “Grannie” to her grandchildren. Mrs. Adams will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish the fond memories of Mrs. Adams are her children, Mary Adams Lyons of Stuart, Virginia, Carl Harrison Adams, Jr. (Marcia) of Stuart, Virginia, James Lemly Adams (Julie Coates) of Danville, Virginia; two grandchildren, Farren Brooke Adams Cummings (Justin), Sean Adam Lyons; one sister, Nannie Bett Martin (Fred) of Stuart, Virginia; one brother, Lewis Foley (Delores) of Stuart, Virginia; several nieces and nephews; several great nieces and great nephews; and many dear friends.
A funeral service for Mrs. Brenda Adams will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Ross Harbour Methodist Church with Pastor David Gaylor officiating. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Adams may be made to Ross Harbour Methodist Church, c/o Cathy Adams, 35 Goblintown Road, Stuart, VA 24171. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is serving the Adams family, and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.