Mrs. Sydney "Syd" Matthews Adams

1941 - 2010

Mrs. Sydney "Syd" Matthews Adams obituary, 1941-2010

BORN

1941

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Centuries Memorial Funeral Home & Park - Shreveport

8801 Mansfield Road

Shreveport, Louisiana

Sydney "Syd" Adams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 4, 2010.

Sydney was born October 3rd 1941 in Carthage, Texas and was one of four children. Sydney went to walk with Jesus August 3rd 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Iva Dell Byrd Matthews; father, Pinkney B. Matthews; brothers, Pinkney B. Matthews, Jr., and Arthur F. Matthews; and daughter, Stephanie "Kaye" Hensley; and beloved pet Boxer, Miss "Coco" Delight.
Sydney is survived by her husband of fifty years, Ronnie L. Adams; her five children, Rhonda Adams Milano of Cedar Hill, Texas, Christopher Jason Adams and wife,Teresa, Daryl Matthews Adams and wife, Regina, Shannon Adams Carman, and Sommer Adams Graham and husband, Marshall, all of Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana; grandchildren, Brittney Milano and Jason Milano of Cedar Hill, Texas, Casey Adams, Christina Adams, Cody Adams of Clarksville, Tennessee, Ayden Carman and Gibson Graham of Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana, Megan Everett, Kaliegh Everett, Madeline Everett and Ryne Everett of Keithville, Louisiana; one great grandson, Nathan Magar of Cedar Hill, Texas and "The child that never talked back", her beloved pet Boxer, Pepper Ann Adams of Bossier City, Louisiana.
She was married to Ronnie L. Adams December 30th 1959 after dating for only nine days. Our Mama was the most extraordinary woman we've ever known. She opened her heart and her home to any friend or family in need. Through all of our hard times in life "mama" was our solid rock to lean on. Psalms 73:26 gave our mother the strength to be our rock. "When my skin sags and my bones get brittle, God is rock-firm and faithful".
The following is to honor Sydney Matthews Adams; the visitation will be at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Rd. on Thursday, August 5, 2010. The funeral service will be at Summer Grove Baptist Church on Friday, August 6, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. with the graveside service following at Hill Crest Memorial Park in Haughton, Louisiana. She requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Heart of Hope for Women, American Cancer Society, Christus Schumpert Hospice or the Caddo Career and Technology Center Foundation.
Serving as Pallbearers are Bill Long, Larry Rowe, Jerry Gray, Don Smith, Charles Beard, Frank Merritt, and Honorary Pallbearers are the Men of Bill Long's Sunday School Class of Summer Grove Baptist Church and Southwest Shreveport Rotary Club.
Mama and the family wanted to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Christus Cancer Treatment Center, with a special appreciation to Dr. Bonoil, Kate Young and the following nurses on the 6th floor oncology unit: Tammy Chambers, Tomeka Palmer, Andrea Walters, and her special friend from Kenya, Collins Dera. Thank you to Christus Home Health and Christus Hospice Service s for their loving care of our beloved mom.
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September 29, 2010

CJ Adams

Not a day goes by that i dont talk with you. I miss you so very much Mom. I miss our talks when I was in Afghanistan and Iraq. You are truly my best friend. I think the lord so much that my wife is just like you. I will keep the promise you held me to about the girls. See you soon momma, 246. CJ

August 31, 2010

Rhonda Moore

Ron, I am so sorry for your loss and I do share your pain, shortly after I saw you at Schumpert my Mother passed away.

Please know that they are in a better place where there is no suffering or pain.

If I can do anything for you please call.

Rhonda Moore, City of Shreveport

August 22, 2010

Carrol & Elaine Wickham

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
We only met for a very brief time, but I feels as if we have know you for a life time. Our love goes out to you for all time.

August 18, 2010

Valerie Ervin

Ron,
God is a lifter of our heads, and He gives comfort to the weary...His mercy is new everyday...seek the Lord in your times of distress. My heart goes out to you and your family during this time of sorrow. I will keep praying for all of you, and may God bless and keep all of you.

August 18, 2010

SOMMER AND FAMILY IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND HELPED PEOPLE IN NEED. AND I KNOW SHE LOVED THAT BOXER. WITH THE BEST WISHES IN THIS TIME JUST KNOW SHES WITH THE LORD. LOVE BARBARA OLMSTEAD

August 15, 2010

Ron , I'm so sorry to hear about Sidney, She was always such a Kind hearted Person . My Condolences To All The Family. Gods Blessings Upon You'all,Ron Griffing

August 13, 2010

Daryl Adams

Thank you to everyone who has signed this online guest book. Our mother meant to world to us and it is amazing to know she touched so many other people. Your thoughts and prayers are very comforting during this difficult time. We will all miss her dearly. She was truly a special lady. I know without a shadow of a doubt she is with Jesus smiling down on all of us. Thank you.

August 9, 2010

Sherry Archer

Dear Mr. Adams, Sommer, Shannon & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Syd's passing. I knew her when the girls were dancing together (my daughter Alicia Archer). She was a very funny, strong and caring person. I always thought she was a character and had such a big heart. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. I did not hear the news until today, otherwise, I would have been there.

August 9, 2010

Lisa Beshea

Sommer, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. The photos of her are beautiful. You can see how much love you have in your family. Love Lisa Beshea

August 9, 2010

Chief Damon Johnson, the firefighers, paramedics and volunteers of Caddo Parish Fire District No. Six, Keithville, LA extend sincere condolences to Ron and the family of Syd Adams.
You will be in our prayers.
Ann M. Stuckey
Caddo Parish Fire District No. Six

August 9, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for all of you...He is Faithful!! Sincerely, April (Scott) Kelley, Columbia SC

August 8, 2010

Joshua Mitchell

I had the pleasure of getting to know Syd and many of her family. She was unique, stubborn, funny, loving, generous, and beautiful. All of these traits can be found in all the family I've met too. She lives on in this way. You all have my thoughts and prayers.

August 8, 2010

Debby Hutton

Rhonda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a beautiful lady.

August 7, 2010

Lola B. Nettles May

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 7, 2010

Calvin and Pamela Hightower

Our prayers are with you and the family.
God Bless and we love you

August 6, 2010

linda dumas

Dear Ron and family, My heart goes out to you and your precious family. Syd will be missed by so many people.I am so sorry for your loss.Take care dear friend, Linda Dumas

August 6, 2010

Ron, Just a note to say how sorry to hear of your loss. I know that Syd was very proud of her family. I am glad to have known her and also worked with her as well. Take care and God Bless You All Love, Sandi and Tommy Remedies

August 6, 2010

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, BETSY VALLET @ IVAN SMITH FURNITURE, SALESLADY

August 6, 2010

Monica Dollar Champagne

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have such fond memories of the time I spent in your home with Syd. My heart is breaking, but it is comforting to know that she was surrounded by such a wonderful, loving family.

August 6, 2010

Aaron Henley

Condolences from the Henley Family.
You all are in our prayers.
Keep God in your hearts.

August 6, 2010

JT & Melissa Toys

Sommer, we are so very sorry for your loss. I pray god wraps you in his arms for comfort and that god gives you strength during this difficult time. You are continually in our prayers.

August 6, 2010

Gail Thompson

We are saddened to hear of Syd`s death. Her life touched ours here at Summer Grove Baptist Church and in the Summer Grove community. She was a beautiful woman, and her memories are just as beautiful.

August 6, 2010

Barbara & Bubba Riley

Sydney was such a special lady and friend. I always enjoyed her coming into the shop and visiting and I will really miss those special times. Ron I will be praying for you and your children.

August 6, 2010

Johnny & Venda Heflin

We will keep your family in our prayers.

August 6, 2010

Linda Migues

Daryl and Regina,
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Adams. I knew her from church. I did not realize all of this time that this was your mother. She was a very special lady and so sweet to everyone. Yall are in my prayers today and days to come. Linda and Dawson Migues

August 5, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my prayers.
Lisa Cox (Shreveport, LA)

August 5, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry, Lauri and Layne Dollar

August 5, 2010

Bonnie Martinez

Thank you for sharing pictures of your fond memories of Syd until you meet again!

August 5, 2010

Jamie Long Hausgen

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for all of you.

August 5, 2010

Steve, LaDonna & Rachel Long

Syd was an extraordinary woman, we will miss her. We are so sorry for your loss and will continue to lift the family up in prayer. We love you.

August 5, 2010

Janice Shirah

What beauty in heaven we shall behold! How we'll thrill as we stroll that street of gold! Father eagerly awaits our coming in.How He longs to have us there, so safe from sin. For He loves, more than we know, each of us from head to toe, And He's waiting to bestow the crowns we win!
With heartfelt sympathy,

August 4, 2010

Monica Champagne

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