of West Memphis, AR

January 7, 1930 - June 2, 2023

LaWanda Adams, 93, passed away on June 2, 2023 in West Memphis, Arkansas surrounded by her family. She was born on January 7, 1930 to parents, Roy Hawkins and Odus Dicken Hawkins in Blytheville, Arkansas.

LaWanda spent her childhood in Hayti, Missouri. During her adult life, Lawanda was a long time member and worked as a secretary at the Missouri Street Church of Christ for 30 years.

LaWanda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford Adams; brothers, Roy Hawkins Jr, Raymond Hawkins and Robert Hawkins.

Survivors include two sons, Gary Adams (Gayle) of Collierville, Tennessee and Chris Adams of Marion, Arkansas; brother, Richard Hawkins (Carole) of Roanoke, Virginia; grandson, Justin Adams of Little Rock, Arkansas; great grandson, Miles Adams of Little Rock, Arkansas and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis followed by the funeral service at 12:00 PM. Burial will take place immediately following the service at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com