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Niki Schirippa McAdams

March 4, 1972 ~ August 14, 2019

ROCKY MOUNT - Niki Schirippa McAdams, 47, died on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Born in Rocky Mount on March 4, 1972, she was the daughter of Richard "Dick" Schirippa and Cynthia "Cindy" Strickland Smith. Niki graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from East Carolina University and was also a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. A customer service representative with Kinexo, Niki enjoyed helping others and in addition she was also a licensed Realtor. She was a woman of strong faith and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. Best known for her infectious laugh and personality, Niki will as well be remembered for her devotion and love to her husband and son and will be dearly missed by her family and all those who knew her. In addition to her parents, Niki leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 20 years, Bradley McAdams and son Foster McAdams both of Rocky Mount. She is survived by her brothers Jamie and his wife Cathy and Wes Schirippa both of Florence, SC; as well as grandmothers Lela Strickland of Enfield and Eleanor Schirippa of Florence, SC. She is also survived her mother and father-in-law Mary and Larry McAdams of Rocky Mount, her sister-in-law Anna Clay McAdams Kroboth and her husband Richie; and nephews and nieces, Olivia and Alby Schirippa and Kaytan and Carter Kroboth. A Celebration of Niki's Life will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 11:00 AM, at Lakeside Baptist Church with Pastor Dr. Jody Wright officiating. A Special Gathering of family and friends will be held the evening before, on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Following the service on Saturday at the church, friends are welcome to share their love and support and to offer fellowship in the Sugg of the Kincheloe Foyer. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions made to Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation (https://polkadotmama.org/donate/). In the last two years over 1400 patients have received free skin cancer screenings. Contributions may be sent to Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation, 10030 Green Level Church Road, Suite 802-#1251, Cary, NC 27519. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & 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 --> | Friday 8/16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Special Gathering of family and friends will be held the evening before, on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Lakeside Baptist Church 1501 Sunset Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-0126 --> | Saturday 8/17, 11:00 am - 11:45 am A Celebration of Niki's Life will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 11:00 AM, at Lakeside Baptist Church with Pastor Dr. Jody Wright officiating. Following the service on Saturday at the church, friends are welcome to share their love and support and to offer fellowship in the Sugg of the Kincheloe Foyer.

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  1. Bradley, we’re praying for you and your family. Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

  2. Prayers for her precious family. Truly sorry for your loss. She so sweet and beautiful. Prayers for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead.

  3. We are thinking of you Bradley and the rest of your family at this heartbreaking time. We are so sorry for your loss. The Stephenson family

  4. My beautiful niece, she could light up a room with her presence. She had the best personality and the most infectious laugh. She was loving, kind and giving. I loved her with all my heart. Now my heart is breaking. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. Soar high my girl, fly with the angels. I love you forever and always. You will never be forgotten.

  5. Bradley, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending up prayers for strength, healing and peace for you, Foster, family, and the many friends whose lives she touched.

  6. Bradley, My deepest condolences to you and your family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  7. Bradley & Foster-I am so deeply sorry this is happening to you! She was so much fun as a friend and a co-worker. I will truly miss her! Heaven gained a great one!

  8. Niki was loved by many. There are no words that will heal your pain, but love from family and friends will help. Memories will be sweet and bring smiles as time passes. We are praying for comfort and peace. We love the McAdams family!!

  9. Bradley and Foster, Niki was an amazing lady and I feel extremely fortunate to have known her. I know she will be missed deeply by her family and her many friends. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Caring thoughts are with you, Lou Carson

  10. Bradley, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your wife. May God bless all of you and the fond memories of her help during this painful time.

  11. I will miss seeing her face everyday. Niki was always a delight to work with. I look forward to seeing her again someday.

  12. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult and sad time. We will forever cherish our memories of Niki …. over the many years together !

  13. sometimes we are robbed of something we love but blessed by the wonderful times that we had. may God hold all of you in his arms. skip

  14. Praying for family Nicki such a beautiful person and will be remembered her beautiful smile and great spirit

  15. So sorry for your lost. Prayers of peace, healing and comfort in the days ahead.. She was loved by many and fought a courageous battle. Love to your entire family!

  16. Rest in peace sweet lady you always had a smile in high school and always kind words ..was a pleasure to have you as a class mate.. praying for your family..

  17. Prayers of sympathy for her husband,,son,brother,grandmother and other family members and her friends. May cherished memories of good times bring joy in coming days.

  18. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. I have found comfort in Romans 35-8 and my wish is it does so with you. Delmar W. McAdams Sr..

  19. So sorry for your loss. Beautiful service and great tribute to her legacy. Beautiful smile could only come from a beatiful heart.

  20. Our Hearts and prayers are with you and your family Bradley . We are so sorry for you loss of your partner Niki. Marilyn and Willie

  21. Our condolences. Our Moon family were good friends of the Schrippas when they lived in Echo farms in Wilmington. Our two sons-Richard and Eric were good friends with Niki and Wes and jamie.. Great times in Echo. I played golf with Dick many times and he was a very good golfer. Niki was a cute and sweet girl. Glad to see she had a wonderful husband and son. Looks like she led a very good life. Blessings to all the family.


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