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Maria Elena Welch Adams

Maria Elena Welch Adams was born October 9, 1964, and passed from this life on November 5, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her father, Charles “Chick” Welch; mother, Jeannette “Cookie” Vazquez; stepmother, Eve Roper; brothers Robert & Paul Stelljes; and stepsister, Kathleen Wolf.  Those left to remember her are her daughter, Mallory Mowdy (Jared); brothers Sonny Welch and Johnny Stelljes; stepsisters Sandra Cupit, Genette Ratcliff, and Cindy Hawley.  She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and four grandsons.  

Maria’s life story is full of things that should have been.  Relationships that she should have had, memories that she should have made and moments that she should have treasured.  Addiction sunk its claws deep into Maria while she was a young person, and she was never able to escape its tight grasp.  All of what should have been in her life was stolen.  She was a product of a strong and vicious addiction cycle and was never able to find the strength or fortitude to escape her past.  Sadly, she ultimately succumbed to the deathly grip of her addiction.  Through it all she loved her family, and they loved her, despite having missed out on all that should have been.  

 

 

In lieu of flowers, memories can be made to the Brookhaven Chapter of Alcoholic Anonymous in memory of her.

Brookhaven Beginners

223 North Whitworth Ave.

Brookhaven MS 39601

5 comments

  • Comment Link Melissa posey Friday, 19 January 2024 04:41 posted by Melissa posey

    Maria went thru a traumatic life event in 1982. I did not know her personally but I do know days had to be hard for her. She lived with some things that most people could never comprehend nor would they have the will to even try to keep breathing. So Maria, for those who do not understand addiction or PTSD I will let your life motivate me to try harder never to judge and to love deeper all souls, no matter the roads we traveled. You kept breathing and that's more than most could have. May God Himself give you peace.

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  • Comment Link Jackie and Anthony Vaughn Thursday, 09 November 2023 17:42 posted by Jackie and Anthony Vaughn

    To the family and friends of Maria Adams, I am so so sorry for your loss. I was Maria Adams caregiver and best friend and she was a light of my life she was everything to me and my husband and family and she would forever be in our hearts and I want you to know Maria you are loved by me and Anthony so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ R. I. H beautiful angel ?????

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  • Comment Link Tim and Gina Mowdy Tuesday, 07 November 2023 20:25 posted by Tim and Gina Mowdy

    Y'all are in our prayers

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  • Comment Link Angi Boyd Tuesday, 07 November 2023 19:50 posted by Angi Boyd

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

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  • Comment Link Mary Magee Smith Tuesday, 07 November 2023 16:47 posted by Mary Magee Smith

    Im so sorry to hear of Maria passing.
    She was a beautiful soul.
    I’m so sorry the road she traveled was so harsh & her life was so sad.
    But she was loved by those that knew her.
    Rest in Peace dear child of God!!!

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