Queen Gay Adams, 91, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026,
Funeral service will be held 11:00am Friday, September 25, 2026 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 2141 Cokey Road, Rocky Mount, NC. 27801 where Rev. Malcom Eatmon will be officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane.
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Service will be live stream via link below www.youtube.com/@mombcrockymount5579
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The Nowlin Family planted 5 trees in memory of Queen Adams . - September 25, 2026
Andy Cox + Family sent Red and White Floor Basket for Queen Adams - September 24, 2026
Mel and Val, We are so sorry to hear about your mother. She was like an aunt to us. We will miss her. She's in God's hands now. Take comfort in God's promises of Hope in the Bible.
Andy Cox + Family
Mel & Val so often referred to me by Ma Adam's when talked and of course Daniel too. I'll miss our phone calls strengthening each with God's word and praise. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. Our prayers are with you you now and everyday. ππ½ for peace which surpasses all understanding. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. β€οΈβοΈππ½ππ½βοΈβ€οΈ Charlie & Martha Jones
To the Adam's family Condolences to all. Your Mother will be truly missed β€οΈππΏπ
Melodie, Valerie and the Adams Family: Your mother was a special lady and one of my mother's best friends. Praying that God will comfort you during your sorrow and bring to remembrance fond memories of the precious time you shared with your Mom. With love and prayers, Wendy Glass Ford and Glenn Ford
Moms are so very special. Yours was a gift to us all. They don't make them like her anymore. The irreplaceable gems she provided you are forever reflected in your life's successes. May God bless, comfort, and watch over your entire family. We love you.π
Mel & Val, Thinking of you & sharing in your sorrow. May the Lord hold you especially close during this challenging time!
Rest wellπmy loving GOD Mommyπ. Thank you forever for loving me like you always did and your wisdom and always telling it to me straight with love since my childhood. Kiss GOD Daddy and my Mommy for me, they gonna be happy to see yaπ. I will miss you deeply,but you will always make me smile and laugh like you always have. Love you and my family to the moon and back always. HEAVEN HAS RECEIVED ANOTHER ANGEL. Job well done Mommy ππΎ π«ΆπΏππ½π€π₯°
Kimberly Gail π
My heartfelt condolences, prayers, and my love to you Val and Mel and family. I will miss your mom so much. We talked every week, she knew every body, never met a stranger. She loved the Lord and she loved people. How do I say good bye to my classmate of 1954 at H B Suggs High School. Sleep Heavenly peace my dear friend.
To the Adam's family, We're so sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers of comfort during this difficult time. Emmanuel and Clementine Ebron Jackson
Mel and Val, We are so sorry to learn of the death of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending my deepest and sincere condolences to Val, Calvin, and the rest of the family! Praying that the peace of God rests with you all during this time! I love you all!
Sending our deepest condolences to the Adams family. God give you strength and comfort at this sad time. I will miss my talks with Queen Esther. Rest in peace Queen.
Family You are in my Prayers
Heartfelt condolences to the Adams family. May God cover you forever with peace and comfort.
Proverbs 31:28. Speaks Volumes for Mother Adams. On behalf of the MOMBC MOTHERS BOARD, She has left us here but I do not frame her passing as a lost,but as her final Graduation into Glory to Join the Great Cloud of witnesses that awaits her!! Quiet Spirit she had but had a Awesome Love and attachment with the Youth and Young Adults. Our hearts are deeply broken as we give this tribute to our Oldest beloved Church Mother!! Rest Well Mother til we meet!!
Our deepest condolences to you Vally, Mel and Cal. The memories made with my family will live on in our hearts forever. Especially with Chan and Khloè. God bless and we love you all.
Our condolences to the family of Queen Adams. May the God of all comfort keep you close, showering you with peace that passes all understanding and love beyond measure.
Warm regards from The Lane family
To Val, Mel and Family We know you will miss her terribly. She had the most wonderful things to say about you all. Her love for you was beyond words. Always remember the love she had for you.
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. We rejoice that her warm and loving spirit dwelled among us. We are blessed.
To Mel and Valerie my deepest condolences ππ½ I will Always remember your mom's sense of humor and always welcoming and kind and warm spirit she will truly be missed
Mel, my sincere condolences to you and your family. Your mom was one of my mom's best friends. Now they are together again.
My condolences to the family.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.