Nancy Adams passes away at 84

! Nancy Neville Adams

NASHVILLE, TN, Feb. 2, 2009 — Nancy Neville Adams, wife of prominent businessman K. S. "Bud" Adams, Jr., peacefully passed away yesterday evening.

Nancy was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on May 18, 1924, to parents Edward McDow Neville and Amy Bethea Neville.  She attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.  Nancy and Bud met at KU and were married on October 26, 1946.  They were lifetime sweethearts for 67 wonderful years.

Nancy was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.  She was predeceased by her parents and her son Kenneth Stanley Adams, III.  Survivors include husband Bud Adams, daughter Susie Smith and husband Tommy, daughter Amy Strunk, grandchildren Stuart Smith, Nancy Smith, Tracy Thompson, Tommy Thompson, Blanche Strunk, Kenneth S. Adams IV and Barclay Adams.  Extended family and friends Susan, Steve and Spencer Lewis, John and Linda Barrett, Theresa and John Crowley, Exie B Williams, Edna and Lonnie Mikeska and her Wednesday Theta Luncheon Group which met for over 50 years.

Nancy was a member of River Oaks Baptist Church, the Houston Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta and the John McKnitt Alexander Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Nancy will be remembered as a warm and gracious lady who never met a stranger.  She was a true example of a genteel Southern lady, and she will be missed by everyone whose lives she touched. 

The family requests that contributions in Nancy's memory may be directed to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston TX 77030, River Oaks Baptist Church, 2300 Willowick, Houston TX 77027, Ronald McDonald House-Houston, 1907 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston TX 77030 or to the charity of one's choice. Nancy Adams Funeral Arrangements
 
Visitation:
The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4th at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive, Houston. 
 
Memorial Service:A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 5th at 1:00 p.m. at River Oaks Baptist Church, with Pastor Martus Miley officiating.  Prior to the memorial service, a private entombment will be conducted at Forest Park Westheimer mausoleum. Nancy's grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers. 

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Quote from her husband K.S. "Bud" Adams, Jr.:

! Mr. and Mrs. Adams

"I am deeply saddened to report that following a brief illness, I have lost my beloved wife of 62 years, Nancy. She was the love of my life and we shared so many great memories together. I will miss her greatly, but know how lucky we were to have each other's company for so long."