Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Adams, Marie Ann Spears June 17, 2024
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Metropolitan FH June 2024
On September 8, 1954, at Norfolk Community Hospital, the world was graced with a 
gift and her name was Marie Ann Spears. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, Margaret and Isaac Spears Sr. She was the eldest of seven siblings, a 
devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother, cousin, and aunt. Marie had a warm 
and inviting smile; and showed compassion, kindness, and patience to everyone 
she encountered.
Marie began her academic career attending Our Lady of Victory and Holy Angels 
Catholic schools.  In 1973, she attended Manor High School where she was part of 
the very first graduating class. While in high school, Marie was in numerous 
clubs such as drama and ecology. She was an energetic cheerleader and graduated 
as a proud Mustang. After high school, she attended VCU in pursuit of a career 
in nursing. After two years of college, she returned home to the Tidewater area 
where she met the love of her life Luther Adams Jr. (aka Buster).  Together, 
Marie and Luther shared their love for music, the beach, jamming out at many 
concerts, and hosting fun cookouts. They were married on July 15, 1978, at Holy 
Angels Church in Portsmouth. In this union, she became the amazing woman we now 
know as Marie S. Adams. Shortly after marriage, Marie and Luther started a 
family and had two beautiful daughters, Candace and Shanna.
Marie was devoted to her church home, The Basilica of Saint Mary of the 
Immaculate Conception. She served the church and was a member of many ministries 
including Altar Server, an Inspirational Choir member, a Eucharistic Minister, a 
Youth Leader, and a volunteer server in the soup kitchen. She also honored God 
and was an evangelist at heart.  She had an anointing of helping people looking 
for a church home to find one that many still attend to this day. She was a 
member of the local PTA and volunteered often at Ghent Elementary.
Marie’s love for nursing continued as she completed the nursing program at the 
Norfolk VOTECH Center. After graduating, she began her nursing journey in the 
Diabetic ward at DePaul Hospital. Her charismatic personality and “can do” 
attitude inspired many of her colleagues to be more passionate. Her will to 
assist in the community extended to her role as a pharmacy nurse in the clinic, 
serving low-income families. Later, she went to work at Sentara ACC where she 
later retired.
In 2011, Marie was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. She bravely fought 
cancer and went into remission for 13 years. In that time, she was a huge 
inspiration to others who were battling breast cancer by showing her courage and 
perseverance.  We were blessed with many years of fun and additional time to 
make more memories. 
Marie is survived in life by her loving husband, Luther Adams Jr., daughters, 
Candace Jones, and Shanna (Rontaze) Eley. Nine grandchildren, Dominic (Emely) 
Jones, Charles Jones III, SGT Chloe Jones, Amiya Jones, Sadiq Bengono, Soleil 
Bengono, Rainey Jones, Leila Eley, and Seven Jones. Six siblings, Isaac Spears 
II., Barbara Nesbitt, Joanna Terrell (Bryan), Veronica Anderson (Cecil), 
Margaret Graves, and Elizabeth (Raymond) Varner. Her memory will be honored by 
numerous nieces, nephews, and beloved family members.


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