Carmel J. Adams

1959 - 2013

Carmel J. Adams obituary, 1959-2013

BORN

1959

DIED

2013

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Carmel Adams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 26, 2013.

Carmel J. Adams, 53, Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at her home. She was born May 11, 1959, in Howard County, to Leon and Delinia (Bell) Fields. On October 1, 1985, she married Ronald Adams, and he survives.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Joseph (Amy) Fields Sr., Florida and Adam Adams, Waukegan, Illinois; one special daughter, Latricia Ewing, Florida; three grandchildren, Joseph Fields Jr., Jailin Fields, and Jaila Fields; one brother, Ricky R. Fields, Kokomo; two sisters, Jacqueline (Jim) Webb and Beverly J. Thomas, Kokomo; one uncle, George Bell; one aunt, Margaret Bell; Jessie Adams, Edward Adams, Tunion Vaughn (Tanya), Tony Adams, Calvin Collins, Conzswella Youngs, Lorraine Collins, Lennard Collins, Michael Collins and Frank Collins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Ella Marie (Fields) Johns, Vickie (Fields) Dawson, and Deborah Fields.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, 1599 E. Sycamore, Kokomo, with Pastor Lonnie Anderson presiding. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Messages of condolence may be expressed online at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home.

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April 3, 2013

Marlene Witthoft

Carmel was a lovely woman with a gracious spirit. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

April 2, 2013

Gail Porter

Dear Ron, Joe & Adam,
I am so sorry to hear of Carmel's passing. She made going to work fun and she taught me so much about computers! May God help you all through this time of grief and know that she is with him now. She was a very special lady and I am glad that she was my friend.

April 1, 2013

Roz Gilman

Dear Ron, Adam and Joe, I am so sorry to hear of Carmel's passing. She had an infectious smile and I always enjoyed her sense of humor. She was very proud of her family and talked about you often. May her memory be a blessing.

April 1, 2013

Hemali Modi

I am very sorry to learn of the passing of Carmel. I worked with Carmel several years ago. She was very kind and pleasant to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

April 1, 2013

Catherine Wynn

I was a co-worker of Carmel's & it was both a pleasure & an honor to have worked with her. She had a heart of gold & a wonderful smile. My deepest thoughts & prayers to the family.

April 1, 2013

Rosemary Weiss

I was very sad to hear about Carmel's passing. We worked together for years in Deerfield. She was wonderful to work with and always took the time to help me if I had any questions regarding work. She always had a smile on her face. My sympathy to her family and Ron and Adam. She will truly be missed.

April 1, 2013

Diana Rotman

I was very sorry to learn of the passing of Carmel. We worked together several years ago and I'll always remember what a cheerful, upbeat person she was. My condolences to the family.

April 1, 2013

Patty Catini

Carmel was a very kind person who always had a smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

March 30, 2013

Tanya Wessel

Carmel was one of the most down to earth people I've ever known. She brought sunshine to many and will be missed. My prayers and condolences to her family.

March 29, 2013

Cynthia Odeneal Brewer

I only knew Carmel for a short time, but she always had a smile on her face. My deepest sympathies to her family.

March 29, 2013

Debbie Cassell

As a former coworker of Carmel's, I'd like to extend my deepest sympathies to her family ...

March 29, 2013

Michael Escobedo

My condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family.

March 29, 2013

Kathy Colwell

My condolences on the passing of Carmel. I worked with her and she always had a smile that would make you smile. May God comfort her family and help them through this difficult time.

March 28, 2013

I am so sad to hear of Carmel's death. I worked with her for several years. She was one of the most upbeat people I had ever known. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Anngail Norris

March 27, 2013

Terri Scott-Davis

I am so sad to hear of Carmel's passing. I met her in the 7th grade and she was one of my Best Friends in middle school. We both tried out and made Cheerleading together. I will always treasure my memories of my friend. I was truly Blessed when we found each other again and spent time at our class reunion. My thoughts and prayers are with you. She was truly a very special lady.

March 27, 2013

May the God of peace give you stength and comfort during this difficult time. Isa 61:2.

March 27, 2013

Joe & Cass Daniels

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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