Adonia Jelks' Obituary
Adonia Meriweather-Jelks, 86 passed away on March 17, 2023, InDecatur, IL.
Adonia was born May 6, 1936, in Ripley, TN. The daughter of Joseph Meriweather Sr. and Odelia Simpson. Adonia loved to spend time with her family, sharing special birthdays and holidays. She was an LPN, working in hospitals and nursing homes in the area as a charge nurse. She later moved to LA, CA to be closer to her brother, Joseph Meriweather Jr.
Adonia later returned to Decatur, IL to be with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. Her special granddaughter, Latanya Denise Echols, aided in Adonia’s care.
Adonia leaves behind to cherish her memories her daughters, Deborah Denise Hayes, Charlotte Renee Echols-Walker; siblings, Beatrice Dillard, Gwendolyn Bell, Gregory (Blanche) Mariweather, Patricia Davis James Frazier, Brenda White, Kim Mariweather and many extended family and friends
Adonia will be reunited in heaven with her parents; brother, Joseph Meriweather Jr, husband, children, Kenneth C Echols, William Echols, Eric Ronald Echols-Taylor, Cynthia Maria Echols.
Adonia will be laid to rest at on Friday, April 7, 2023, at 10:00AM at Greenwood Cemetery.
Condolences and memories of Adonia may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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