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- [S84] E-Mail, San Adams [sadams@cityofknoxville.org], 14 Dec 2004.
- [S119] Highland Memorial Parks, Funerals and Cremations, http://www.highlandmemorialparks.com, 6 Jan 2009.
BORN: September 26, 1922
DIED: January 6, 2009
LOCATION: Knoxville, TN
Ila Viola Adams - wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, of South Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at the age of 86. A member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church and retired from the telephone company. Preceded in death by: parents San and Bertha Howard; sisters Esther, Lola and Edith; and the love of her life N.J. (Ace) Adams, Jr. (together again). Survivors include her children: Steven and Norman Adams; her grandchildren, who affectionately referred to her as "Nanny" and Nana": Angie Adams, Brandi Dosdell and husband Matt, San Adams and wife Kelly, Steven Adams, Jr. and wife Ginger, Niki, Kacie and Kelli Adams; 10 great-grandchildren, Madison, Marina, Nathan, Hope, Keenan, Sierra, Marisa, Meleah, Deana and Dominic; daughters-in-law, Kathy and Ginger Adams; special friend Trish Long. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 9, 2009 at Highland South Funeral Home from 6:00 -8:00 p.m., with a service to follow at 8:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Kay Senior Center, 900 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. www.highlandmemorialparks.com.
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