Adora Lou Williams, 79, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. She was a native and lifelong resident of Newport News. Adora was a lifelong member of Northside Christian Church. She was also a member of the Piece Makers Quilt Guild, and numerous other quilting bees.
She was an amazing woman who never met a stranger. She was outgoing and vibrant. She was a lifelong friend, second mother to her children’s friends, beloved wife, homemaker, incredible mother, amazing Nana and many other special relationships.
She was preceded in death by her father, Henry French; mother, Mary Magdalene French; brother, Thomas Wells; and sister, Ann Brendle.
Adora is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Charles Williams; daughter, Karen Cunningham; sons, Dennis McCaskill (Laurie), Gene Williams (Anne) and Donald Williams (Beneline); five grandchildren Bryan, Alden, Evan, Madilyn and Kelly; and two great-grandchildren, Jaycee and Layla.
A family service was held at Peninsula Memorial Park.
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