BORN

1925

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

The Runge Mortuary and Crematory

838 East Kimberly Road

Davenport, Iowa

Uneeda Adams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 3, 2011.

Uneeda Adams, 85, of Davenport passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Kahl Home, Davenport. Funeral services will be held Monday 10:00 a.m. in The Runge Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the mortuary. Burial will be in the National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or VFW. Online condolences may be made to www.therungemortuary.com.

Uneeda (Nita) was born September 21, 1925 in Irvine, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert and Julia (Powell) Dunaway. She was united in marriage to Robert D. Adams on January 22, 1947 in Lexington, KY; he preceded her in death on June 2, 1994.

Nita loved to laugh and enjoyed good times with family and friends. Among her many hobbies were: shopping, reading, bowling, golfing, crafting, gardening, and occasional penny poker.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughter Sue (Reggie) Bourland, Joliet, IL, Glenna "Gigi" (Brian) Seibel, Eldridge, Pamela (Tim) Moritz, Davenport, Robert W. Adams, Celeste, TX, and Richard (Teri) Adams, Davenport; 16 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren, BFF's: Peg Gooder and Renee Curtis, both of Davenport.

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March 6, 2011

So sorry to hear about your mom. She added a light to this world and it will be a little darker without her being here. Thinking of you, Bev Curtis

March 6, 2011

Cheri Miehe

Nita was an awesome lady and she will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Our sympathy to the amazing family she leaves behind.

The Miehes

March 5, 2011

Jeff Wiseman

sorry about Aunt Nita. This is were I learned to swim. In her backyard pool. We will miss her dearly. Love and Prayers From Irvine to all my cousins.

March 5, 2011

Rodney & Amy Combs

I never met you but mom talked about you and Uncle Bob a bunch. I wish we could have met. You will be missed

March 5, 2011

Dave Miller

Nita will be missed very much. She was a great neighbor and I am blessed for knowing her. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life very well lived.

March 5, 2011

lesa combs

I'm sorry to hear about Aunt Nita. She was a loving happy person. She will be missed. My memories of her is her and uncle bob visted to kentucky of the great meals and get together we had together. My Thoughts and prayers go out to the Davenport Family . Love Lesa Combs.

March 4, 2011

Peggy Turpin

So sorry to hear about Aunt Nita, love her very much, I was alway excited when you all would come to kentucky. I know she will be missed. I love you all! Peggy

March 4, 2011

Sheila Stevens

I'm sorry to hear about Uneeda's passing. I always had fun with my cousins at Grandma and Grandpa Dunaway's house when we were young. With sympathy in your loss, Love, Sheila Dunaway Stevens

March 4, 2011

Roy Dunaway

I'm sorry to hear about Aunt Uneeda, I will always have wonderful memories of the times Her, Uncle Bobby and the kids came in to vist. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Roy G. Dunaway

March 4, 2011

Kimberly Kellerman

When I was a little girl I remember happy memories of visits with Aunt Uneeda and my cousins. Such a sweet lady who will be greatly missed.
Love and hugs to my Davenport family.
Kimberly Combs Kellerman

March 4, 2011

Jean Combs

In loving memory of our Aunt Neda. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sue, Robbie, Dwayne, Pam and Gee Gee, and all your families. We have wonderful memories of her, they may be old but precious. Big hug and love from Jean, Lyle and Harold and Families

March 4, 2011

I am so very sorry to hear about Uneeda. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Deborah Dunaway Barnes

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