Carol Adams

Funeral Service for Mrs. Carol Adams, 87, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Tim Harris will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Carol was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of her Savior. She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family, a steadfast faith, and a lifetime of cherished memories.Carol was born to James Lawton Fuller and Ruby Lee Fuller, who have preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Edward Adams, and her siblings, Nan Burton, Donald Fuller, Martha Thornton, and Bonnie Fielding. Her in-laws, Union Sam and Lavada Adams, as well as several other loving family members, also preceded her in death.She is survived by her son, Mike Adams (Amy), and her daughter, Brenda A. Hayes (Mike) of Alexander City, AL. Carol was the proud grandmother of Michael D. Adams (Ashley), Brandi L. Jackson (Britt), and Tony A. Hayes (Kayla). She was also blessed with five great-grandchildren. In addition, she leaves behind her sister-in-law, Betty Mordecai, brother-in-law, Raybon Thornton, sister-in-law, Doris Adams, brother-in-law, Jerry Mordecai, and numerous nieces and nephews.Carol attended Benjamin Russell High School and following her education, she embarked on a successful career at Russell Corporation. She retired after 40 years of dedicated service, leaving an indelible mark on her colleagues and the company.Carol was a woman of many interests, all of which revolved around her love for her family and her faith. She enjoyed watching westerns and feeding birds and squirrels, but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and family. Carol was known for her delicious dressing and fried chicken that she lovingly prepared for her family, especially during Sunday meals. She relished her coffee drinking moments with her son and had a special place in her heart for her dogs. Carol was also fond of playing rook and devoted time to reading her bible, a testament to her unwavering faith.The words that best describe Carol are loving, kind, and faith-filled. She was a woman who lived her life with grace and compassion, always putting the needs of others before her own. Her kindness was a beacon of light for all who knew her, and her faith was an inspiration.Carol's life was a beautiful tapestry of love, kindness, and faith, woven together with threads of family, friendships, and service. Her memory will forever be etched in the hearts of those who loved her, and her legacy will live on through the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.Carol F. Adams was a woman of substance, one who was deeply loved and will be deeply missed. As we mourn her passing, we also celebrate her life, a life well-lived, filled with love, kindness, and faith. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Carol Adams

July 24, 1936 - September 28, 2023

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