Asseleta Z. (Martin) Adams

York—Asseleta Z. (Martin) Adams, 94, formerly of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at York Lutheran Home at Sprenkle Drive. She was the wife of Philbert E. Adams, the couple celebrated 65 years of marriage on August 7th. A Celebration of Life Service will be 10 am, Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Stillmeadow Church of Nazarene, 400 Stillmeadow Lane, York with her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Roy E. Carnahan, officiating. A viewing will be held from 9-10 am, Saturday, at the church. Burial will be held in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York, is in charge of arrangements. Born February 4, 1917 in Antigua, West Indies, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Cecelia (Quillan) Martin. She was a devoted homemaker for her family and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A mentor to young adults, she also accepted several children into her home as a foster parent and was a helping hand to members of her community. A member of Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene, where she participated in many activities and organization, she was formerly an active member, part of the Women’s Ministries and choir at Beeston Hill Wesleyan Church in St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Island. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Adams is also survived by 9 children: Joycelyn Ward, Myrna Francis, Lilette Diamond, Elma-Jean James, Esther Sargent (Paul I), Samuel Adams (Regina), Wayne Adams, J. Edison Adams, Estelle Chambers (Bernet); 17 grandchildren: Dean Ward, Ultressa Diamond, Angeline Richardson (Paul), Marcus Ward, Tiffany Adams, Candace Sargent, Laundrew Diamond, Clydiene Liverman, Paul Sargent II (Kristel), Camron Francis (Mingae), Brandon Adams, Cecilia Sargent, Wayne Adams Jr., Denise Adams, Jala Adams, J, Edison Adams II, Eleazar James, and Isaiah Miller; 8 great-grandchildren: Cole Francis, Ami Richardson, Joshua Richardson, Case Liverman, Daniel Ward, Ciya Liverman, Joyia Adams, and Aaron Richardson and a host of many cousins and other various family members. She was preceded in death by her older sister: Beatrice (Sister Baby). In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to York Lutheran Home at Sprenkle Drive, 1801 Folkemer Circle, York, Pa 17404 or Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene, 400 Stillmeadow Ln, York, Pa 17404.