Obituary of Edna White Adams

Edna Slaydon White Adams, 98, of Roanoke, VA went to be with her Lord on October 17, 2019.  She passed away peacefully at South Roanoke Nursing Home.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents, John and Vergie (Minter) Slaydon; husbands Lewis Jackson White and Kyle T. Adams; brothers, Paul, Ralph, John Earl and Noel Slaydon; sisters, Inez Crane and Lois Perkins; daughter in law, Gail Young White; grandson, Brett M. White and grandson in law, Walt Merchant, Jr.

She is survived by 3 children; Pat McGuire (Wayne), Dan White (Sharon) and Ken White (Kim); 7 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 6 step great grandchildren and special nephews Irving Grant (Beth) and family and Lee Slaydon (Linda) and family.

Edna was a member of Connelly Memorial Baptist church since it’s founding.  She loved to help in the nursery and the kitchen and teach Sunday School.  She also enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Edna was employed by the Veterans Administration in Salem, VA and was one of the first two women hired by the Virginia ABC Authority.

The family will hold a private funeral and visitation at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Simpson Funeral Home in Roanoke.  Officiating will be Rev. George Bulson of Connelly Memorial.  Burial will be at Evergreen Memorial Park, Roanoke, VA.

The family would like to thank the employees of South Roanoke Nursing Home and the former employees of Richfield JCT facility.  Also, Dr. William Ball for his help through this sorrowful time.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Connelly Memorial Baptist Church building fund, 6840 Thirlane Rd., Roanoke, VA  24019. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home (540)366-0707.