Alice Stevens Adams

Rocky Mount - Alice Stevens Adams, age 81, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015. Born in Johnston County, NC on January 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Needham Stevens and Pauline Thompson Stevens. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William R. Adams, Jr.; her daughter, Janet Ruth Adams; her brother N.S. Stevens; her sisters, Katherine Stevens Barnes and Helen Stevens Scott. Alice graduated from Smithfield High School and Wilson School of Nursing. After she and Bill were married, they lived in Wilson where they raised their four children. Alice enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in nursing at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was very active in several churches in both Wilson and Rocky Mount, most recently at Englewood United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount. Alice was an active volunteer in her community for her entire life, believing that the grace and love of God was a gift to be shared openly with all around her. This belief continued in her chosen career of nursing, as she contributed to the care of those in her community with dedication and love. Her life set an example of kindness and gratitude that touched all around her. Alice leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughters, Patricia Adams Demilio and her husband, Nick, of Rocky Mount; and Barbara Adams Overman and her husband, Ricky, of Rocky Mount; her son, Bob Adams and his wife, Kim, of Wilmington. She is survived by her grandchildren, Elliott Overman and his wife, Beth, of Greenville; Samuel Overman of Rocky Mount; William Demilio of Durham; Gus Demilio of Madison, WI; and Mary Alice Overman of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by sisters, Joyce Stevens Underwood and her husband, Bobby, of Raleigh; and Louise Stevens Byrd and her husband, Clifford, of Panama City, FL, and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, with Pastor John Dutton officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services. A private burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC, 27804 or to a charity of ones choice. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 11/28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service Englewood United Methodist Church 300 S. Circle Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-443-2926 --> | Sunday 11/29, 2:00 pm