Nerissa Adalene Adams

Nerissa Adalene Adams obituary

Nerissa Adalene Adams

Nerissa Adams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ingram Funeral Home - St. Marys on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Nerissa Adalene Adams, 88, of Weirton, WV, passed away, May 27, 2025. She was born, August 26, 1936, on Mt. Carmel Ridge in Pleasants County, WV, a daughter of the late William Floyd Elder and Garnett Barnhart (Elder) Boley. She loved to do ceramics and she was an antique dealer. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kristy and Bob Orsburn, grandchildren, Lilly and Joseph Orsburn, brother, Roger Elder, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. "Joe" Adams, sister, Judy Carmack, and brothers, Lisle and Joe Elder. Private graveside services were held at the convenience of the family.

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