Oreda Christina

Seals Adams

Oreda Seals Adams was born in McIntosh, Alabama, on April 2, 1929, to Amanda (Fields) Seals and Rev. Hardy S. Seals. She was the seventh child born to this union. She was an honorable lifelong native of McIntosh, Alabama. She received her early schooling in McIntosh at the Roberts' School in McIntosh, Alabama, and continued at McIntosh Union High School.

At an early age, Oreda (or Aunt Love/Cousin Love) as she was affectionately called, confessed her life to Christ at an early age and united with her father's church, St. Union Baptist Church, where she served as a dedicated and faithful member until beset by long-term illness.  She served with unwavering faith as a member of the St. Union Baptist Church Missionary Society served where she supported adult and children mission circles.  She was also a dedicated member of the Mother's Board, Sunday School Superintendent, a member of the Senior Choir and a vital member of the Food/Hospitality Committee, always embodying the spirit of compassion and commitment.

She was united in holy matrimony to the late James Adams who preceded her in death on October 31, 2001. They were blessed with five children, two of which preceded her in death, Dorothy (Dot) England (McCalla, Alabama) and Sherrie Vanay Adams (Ellenwood, Georgia), Ja'Net Adams (residing in Pasadena, California), James Wendell Adams (residing in Mobile, Alabama) and Percy Labarron Adams (residing in Birmingham, Alabama).

Oreda loved the children she cooked for and served for many years in the cafeteria of Boykin Elementary School in McIntosh. Following retirement, she found great satisfaction in caring for the sick, babysitting for working mothers and being active at St. Union Baptist Church. When she was not helping others, she could be found walking down Richard Seals Road to visit her family members, singing her favorite hymns or being active in activities at the church.

To know Oreda Seals Adams was to love her. She would always give you one of the best hugs, and as she would squeeze you tight, you knew you were loved! Her life was a tapestry of faith, resilience, elegance and love. One of her most beloved talents was in the kitchen, where she was known for her legendary macaroni and cheese. It was a staple every holiday, family gathering, potluck and church gathering – always requested, never left over.  With just the right blend of comfort and care, it brought people together and will be remembered as one of the many ways she showed her love. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those left to cherish her memories.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Amanda (Fields) Seals and Rev. Hardy S. Seals, her beloved husband, James Adams, two devoted brothers, Daniel Seals and Hewer Seals, four loving sisters, Rosina Wiley, Mary Greene, Amanda Adams and Aline Woodyard and two beautiful children, Dorothy (Dot) England and Sherrie Vanay Adams.

She leaves to cherish their memories of her as a loving and devoted mother, Ja'Net Adams, Pasadena, California, James Wendell Adams, Mobile AL and Percy Labarron (Brenda) Adams, Birmingham, Alabama; a caring son-in-law, John England, Jr; nine devoted grandchildren, John (Carroll) England III, Huntsville, Alabama, April (Cliff) Albright, Atlanta, Georgia, Christopher (Shea) England, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Marcus (Allison) Adams, Jacksonville, Florida, Daleon Adams, Buffalo, New York, Charmayne Adams, Mobile, Alabama, Michelle Adams, Memphis, Tennessee, Whitney (Derron) Bowles, Atlanta, Georgia, and Ashley Adams, Birmingham, Alabama and nineteen special great-grandchildren Alexandria (Allie) England, Hoover, Alabama, Kolton Wood, Huntsville, Alabama, Zachary Wood, Huntsville, Alabama, Tayari (Ty) Albright, Atlanta, Georgia, Jaliwa (Jay) Albright, Atlanta, Georgia, Jelani Albright, Atlanta, Georgia, Christopher (CJ) England, Jr., Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Kennedi Cobb, Atlanta, Georgia, Autumn Collins, Birmingham, Alabama, Aliyah English, Mobile, Alabama, Jaylen Adams, Jacksonville, Florida, Kayla Adams, Jacksonville, Florida, Kaytlin Mills, Jacksonville, Florida, Kylie Adams, Mobile, Alabama, Kyran Adams, Mobile, Alabama, Morgan Adams, Memphis, Tennessee, Madison Halloway, Memphis, Tennessee, Melanie Halloway, Memphis, Tennessee, Karter Halloway, Memphis Tennessee and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and special friends.

Services celebrating the loving and kind life of Mrs. Oreda Christina Seals Adams, age 96, a native and resident of McIntosh, AL, will be held Friday, August 1, 2025, 12 noon at Saint Union Baptist Church, 3512 Richard Seals Road, McIntosh, AL; Bishop Richard Jordan, Pastor and Eulogist. Following the interment in Seals Family Cemetery, 576 John Johnson Road, McIntosh, AL, the family will receive friends in the dining hall of the church.

The Andrews Family and Andrews Funeral Home ask your prayers for Mrs. Adams' family, especially her children, Mr. Percy Labarron Adams, Mr. James W. Adams, Ms. Ja'Net Adams, and the entire Adams Family.

Arrangements with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism are entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Rd, Jackson, Al. May God bless you for all kindnesses shown to the Family. Condolences to the Family may be expressed at http://www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.