The Shadow
ELKINS, W.Va. — Lois Era Odom McAdams, 98, a resident of Elkins, W.Va., passed from this life Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at The Brier in Ronceverte, W.Va.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Lois was born Saturday, Feb. 9, 1929, in Haralson County, Ga., a daughter of the late Charley Odom and Dessa Cole Odom.
Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Cherryl Ellison of Covington, and Cathy Burks of Lewisburg, W.Va.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and one son-in-law, Cal Eddie Hiner of N.C.
Preceding her in death besides her parents, were one daughter, Karan Hiner; one son, Gary McAdams; and two sons-in-law, Walter “Spooky” Ellison and Stephen “Bear” Burks.
She worked as a seamstress until her retirement.
Lois was a devoted Christian and was a member of Harmony Baptist Church of Bowdon Junction, Ga. for most of her life.
She taught Sunday school, volunteered at Higgins General of Bremen, Ga. and enjoyed quilting.
Lois’ request for cremation was honored.
A memorial service and Celebration of Life will be held Friday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at Benjamin Persinger Memorial United Methodist Church, 3707 Llama Road, Covington, Va. 24426.
Her grandsons, Pastor Jody Lipham and Dale Lipham, along with Pastor David Brown will officiate.
The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements for Lois Era McAdams.
Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com.
