Evelyn Deloris Adams

Evelyn Deloris Adams, age 90, was called to her eternal rest on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.  Deloris was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, on January 29, 1935, to the late Harry James Millner and Cordie Mae Dalton Millner.

At an early age, she joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Cascade, Virginia, and was a member of the junior choir.

She graduated from Southside High School, Danville, Virginia, where she met her high school sweetheart, John Omenius Adams, and they were united in Holy Matrimony on June 22, 1957. From this union, they were blessed with three children, two daughters and one son.

The young family eventually moved to Lackey, Virginia, making the Hampton Roads area their home. While establishing their home, she served faithfully in the church using her various gifts, particularly in the culinary ministry. She also loved attending bible study.

She was a dedicated member of the York County School system, where she served as a cafeteria worker and retired after 32 years of service.

In the later part of her life, she joined Little Zion Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia, where she attended faithfully, found a loving congregation, and made many lifetime friends.

Deloris had a warm personality. She loved people, was compassionate, and always had a listening ear for those drawn to her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and her youngest sister, Sylvia Jean Roberts.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory, two daughters, Stevalynn Adams of Chesapeake, Virginia, Kimberly Adams of Williamsburg, Virginia, and one son, Bradford Adams of Lackey, Virginia. In addition, she leaves her sister, Ann Deering of Cascade, Virginia, one sister-in-law, Rosezenia Clark of Danville, Virginia, one brother-in-law, Albert Adams (Nancy) of Suffolk, Virginia, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Little Zion Baptist Church.  Interment to follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens.  Mrs. Adams may be viewed from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home.

Professional services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185. 757-229-3011 whitingsfuneralhome.com

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