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Karen White Adams

Funeral services for Ms. Karen W. Adams will be 2:00, Friday, January 18, 2019, at Riverwood Family,

with interment at Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, at Riverwood.

Karen White Adams, 67, of Brookhaven, passed from this life on January 15, 2019. She was born on September 10, 1951

to Earl Quitman White and Billie Merle Waldrop. She was a self-employed business owner and a member

of Easthaven Baptist Church. Karen "Mamaw K," as everyone knew her, was nothing short of a family woman.

 

She spent every passing second thinking of what she could do for her daughters and grandchildren.

Every ballgame, awards day, and milestone, she was always there to make sure she could be the biggest supporter she could be.

Her care and compassion knew no bounds because the love in her heart ran deeper than any ocean. You could always catch her

out and about wearing a smile while she filled you in about everything her grandchildren were up to and how proud of them she was.

Her second passion was walking with nature as she loved to keep her yard and flowerbeds perfect. The love for her will forever

be immeasurable and unfathomable.

 

Preceding her in death are her parents; her grandmother, Annie Merle Waldrop;  sister, Debra Susan Brown; and nephews, Sid and Brad Beasley.

Those left here to cherish and remember her are, her daughters, Karla Adams Gerald and Kala Adams; brothers, Ronnie White, Robert Brown;

sisters, Diane Beasley, Lisa Rudesill; three grandchildren, Nickolas Burns, Megan Gerald, and Tucker Gerald; and her special nieces and nephews

along with other loving family members and friends.

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23 comments

  • Comment Link Kathy Laird Saturday, 19 January 2019 00:15 posted by Kathy Laird

    Kala and Karla, I was so sorry to hear about your mother. I met Karen around the time Gilbert and I got married, She was joy and a trip to be around, never a dull moment. We had some fun times. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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  • Comment Link Debbie Stewart Friday, 18 January 2019 20:19 posted by Debbie Stewart

    Oh my I can’t get the right words out about the way I feel for all Karen’s family and friends. It seems our families have gone through so much tragedy . It’s hard to believe that we’ve lost another loved one . Wrapping our heads around that we could lose another family member seems so unreal . but it happens and it took all we can just to hold on. I take heed in knowing we will join Karen and our other family members in heaven , when God’s plan is up for us .

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  • Comment Link Michael Thornton Friday, 18 January 2019 19:52 posted by Michael Thornton

    So sad!! I loved seein her just to see what she had crazy to say.. gonna miss her for sure!!

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  • Comment Link Olivia McNair Friday, 18 January 2019 15:38 posted by Olivia McNair

    Kala and Karla and all of the family, our hearts go out to you all in the loss of your mother, grandmother, sister, friend. I remember her well and will always remember her as being full of life and laughter. Our prayers are with all of you as you bear this sorrow and loss of your dear loved one. I am praying our heavenly Father will give you comfort, guidance and peace. God bless you all. Olivia and Steve McNair (Verna McFadden's sister and brother-in-law)

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  • Comment Link Ernestine Gatlin Friday, 18 January 2019 13:44 posted by Ernestine Gatlin

    To Karla, Kala and all of Karen's family
    I so much wanted to be at the services but could not be there because of illness but I want you to know how much I love you and let you know I will be praying for you.
    My deepest sympathy to all of you.
    Ernestine Gatlin

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  • Comment Link Heather Brown Thursday, 17 January 2019 21:18 posted by Heather Brown

    Kala and Karla,
    Sending you and your families my most sincere condolences, I will pray that your hearts find peace in the days to come.

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  • Comment Link Sheila Day Thursday, 17 January 2019 20:11 posted by Sheila Day

    I am so sad for your family. She always looked beautiful and glad to see you when you saw her. She will be greatly missed her smile hugs and catching up. God bless y’all in the coming day’s she was awesome.

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  • Comment Link Webb  Janice Britt Thursday, 17 January 2019 19:47 posted by Webb Janice Britt

    May the Lord give you girls, grandkids and the rest of the family the the strength you need as only he can during today and all the days ahead... Our prayers are with you... her orbituary was well said and deserving of the person she was everyday ..

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  • Comment Link Mary Posey Thursday, 17 January 2019 17:28 posted by Mary Posey

    I was shocked and so very sorry to hear about Karen. She will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

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  • Comment Link CHARLENE KELLY Thursday, 17 January 2019 16:25 posted by CHARLENE KELLY

    To Karens' Family, I met Karen and fell in love with her. She was fun to be around, just didn't see her enough. I'm Praying for your Strength through this difficult time. Earth has NO sorrow, Heaven cannot Heal. God Bless You All. Charlene Shockley-Kelly.

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  • Comment Link jan and wayne brown Thursday, 17 January 2019 13:07 posted by jan and wayne brown

    Karla, Kala, Dianne, Ronnie and Lisa, there was never a time I saw her she did make me laugh. I know she will be forever missed. there are no words we can say to make it better right down, just know there is so many people who loved her and are going to miss her so much. She never met a stranger. she is one of the most beautiful ladies I have ever know inside and outside. God bless and give y'all comfort in this time. Love y'all.

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  • Comment Link Debbie Fuller Thursday, 17 January 2019 12:57 posted by Debbie Fuller

    Just loved her . So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

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  • Comment Link Pamila Jenkins Thursday, 17 January 2019 09:48 posted by Pamila Jenkins

    Kala and Karla I’m so sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in knowing that your mom is resting in the arms of Jesus

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  • Comment Link John Thursday, 17 January 2019 08:33 posted by John

    Praying for the family, all the way from Birmingham, Alabama. ??

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  • Comment Link Susan Boudreaux Thursday, 17 January 2019 06:46 posted by Susan Boudreaux

    Karla and Kala, Diane, Lisa, Ronnie and to the family,
    I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I remember her being a sweet lady and she loved her children, grandchildren, siblings, and family dearly! I know your hearts are broken but keep her memory alive. Your faith in God will get you thru the tough times, he is always with us. I ask God to wrap his loving arms around each of you. Love you all and again, I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven gained an angel and she'll be watching over you all!

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  • Comment Link Rosalind Henderson Wednesday, 16 January 2019 23:27 posted by Rosalind Henderson

    Kala and Karla my condolences to you . Mrs. Karen was such a sweet Lady.Ms. Karen has such a warm spirit about her no matter were I would see her she always told me she Love me I truly believe she did . Will be missed dearly. Ms. Karen I Love You

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  • Comment Link Baylie Lambert Wednesday, 16 January 2019 20:16 posted by Baylie Lambert

    I pray that the Lord covers each one of you with peace and comfort. Prayers of strength for today and the days to come. I did not know her personally, but seeing things and hearing things from people that did know and love her has made it clear to me that she was a phenomenal, special and very loved lady. ~where there is grief, there was much love~ God speed.

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  • Comment Link Gail D. Foster Wednesday, 16 January 2019 17:25 posted by Gail D. Foster

    Praying for your family. Karen and I go back a long way! Especially do I remember her (our) shenanigans in Geometry class at Wesson. We sat side by side. Never a dull moment with her!
    I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s a beautiful thing to have such wonderful memories of your mother. God bless you as you remember her always and begin to heal.

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  • Comment Link Donna Mullen Wednesday, 16 January 2019 17:12 posted by Donna Mullen

    I am so sad to hear if your loss. Karen was a beautiful soul. Heaven has gained another angel and you have wonderful memories of a loving and supportive mother. May God bless you families with comfort and peace.

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  • Comment Link Janis Rushing Wednesday, 16 January 2019 17:07 posted by Janis Rushing

    I’m so very sorry. Will be keeping each of you in my prayers.

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  • Comment Link Donna Mullen Wednesday, 16 January 2019 16:39 posted by Donna Mullen

    I am so sad to hear if your loss. Karen was a beautiful soul. Heaven has gained another angel and you have wonderful memories of a loving and supportive mother. May God bless you families with comfort and peace.

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  • Comment Link Renae Lofton Wednesday, 16 January 2019 14:44 posted by Renae Lofton

    So sad to hear she was a sweet lady ...There was never a time that I didn’t see her we would stand and talk a while and she would brag on her grands !!so sorry Kala and. Karla on your loss...

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  • Comment Link Barry Newell Wednesday, 16 January 2019 12:20 posted by Barry Newell

    Karla & Kala: So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. Praying for you and may God's peace & comfort be with you at this time and in the days to come. Barry Newell

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