Verna Sutton Adams

Verna Lee Sutton Adams passed away of natural causes on Nov. 17, 2022, in Sugar Land, Texas, at the age of 84. Born in Parsons, Kansas, on Aug. 5, 1938, to Eunice Templeton Sutton and Vern Joe Sutton, Verna lived a life invigorated by dedication to family, friends and community. She grew up in Parsons and married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Ronald "Ron" Adams, on June 7, 1958. They lived in four states together — California, Kansas, Colorado, and Texas — and raised two children, Ronald Lee and Crystal Cay. Grounded by her Christian faith, Verna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, a loyal friend to many, a hard-working and successful businesswoman, and a leader in the communities in which she lived. Verna founded a softball league for her daughter and other girls in Aurora, Colorado. She served on the Covington Woods neighborhood association board. And she enjoyed a career as an award-winning real estate agent in Sugar Land that spanned more than 40 years. Throughout her life, Verna demonstrated an unmatched work ethic and a commitment to helping those around her. Amid her successful professional career and community involvement, she was tireless in support of her family, showering her children and grandchildren with love and care. She rarely said goodbye to a child or grandchild without tears in her eyes. Her family also has fond memories of her love of games and competitive nature. From enthusiastically cheering on her son at Little League games to disputing umpires’ calls in her daughter's softball games to celebrating Yahtzee victories at the kitchen table, Verna’s competitive spirit was unquenchable. But no matter how busy life got, Verna also took time to appreciate nature. Whenever she was near a field of clover, she would stop to search for a prized four-leaf-clover. She also enjoyed making daisy chains out of dandelion flowers. She enjoyed an extensive network of friends with whom she traveled the country and participated in social activities until the end of her life. Verna was preceded in death by her parents, loving stepmother Nora Sutton, and half-brother, Joseph Vern Sutton. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Joseph Ronald "Ron" Adams, her daughter Crystal Holmberg (Mark), her son Ron Adams (Eva-Glynne), her five grandchildren: Kyle Adams (Kelli), Brett Adams (Annie Chen), Bradley Holmberg (Sara), Megan Lasky (Anthony) and Amber Holmberg (fiancé Brandon Koch), and her great-grandchildren: Millicent Adams, Hazelyn Holmberg, Ethen Holmberg, and great-grandson Lasky expected in January. The family requests no flowers. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A service celebrating Verna's life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.

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Verna Sutton Adams

August 5, 1938 - November 17, 2022