Waverly, Virginia
Joan Grammer Adams, 71, a lifelong resident of Waverly, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008. Born March 10, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Junie A. Grammer and Julia Harrison Grammer.
She was a member of Waverly Congregational Christian Church where for over 50 years she was one of the church pianists and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Joanâ??s enjoyment was her music and family. She leaves behind a part of her kind and generous self to be with each of us.
Joan is survived by her husband of 52 years, Calvin Adams; a daughter, Donna Lees and her husband, Richard, of Richmond; a son, Lewis Adams and his wife, Lynne, of Waverly; two grandsons, Christopher Lees of Boston, MA, and Ryan Lees of Fairfax, VA.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, Virginia, with Pastor Joy Heaton officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Waverly Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 583, Waverly, Virginia 23890. The Purviance Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, Wakefield, assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be posted on our website at
www.jtmorriss.com
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