Marlesha Adams' Obituary
Marlesha Adams, 41, of Decatur passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Marlesha was born on November 8, 1975 in Jonestown, MS the daughter of Bernice Adams and Jessie Rucker. She worked for Agri-Fab. She married Allen Lord on November 6, 2009 in Decatur.
Surviving are her husband, Allen; mother, Bernice Adams of Decatur; father, Jessie Rucker of St. Louis, MO; daughters, Jasmine Adams of Decatur; Cierra Adams of Decatur; granddaughters Ta’Niyah and Tierra both of Decatur; brothers, DeCarlos Adams of Indianapolis, IN; Torrance Adams of Decatur; Reginald Adams of Decatur; Jessie Rucker Jr. of St. Louis, MO; sisters, Melinda Rucker, Rita Rucker, and Adrian Rucker all of St. Louis, MO; several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and other family.
Homegoing Celebration will be 11 AM Wednesday July 19, 2017 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wed. 10-11 AM Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the family.
The family of Marlesha Adams has entrusted the care of their loved one to Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences and share memories with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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