Maureen Adams Tribute

My Beautiful Big Sister,

You are forever in my thoughts, through all the recent troubling times and future challenges that I have to face. Your strength and fortitude will always be a constant force in my life. As a child you and I slept in the same bed and I now cherrish those moments, before your wings were destined to spread. Your wings are forever comforting to those whom you have nurtured, wise and thoughtful beyond your years.



Sister dearest I miss you greatly.

Jacqueline

Mrs Adams..words can never describe you- no justification through words. You were more than a teacher to me. You reached out to your student way beyond the constraints of a classroom, you always found the time to mentor and tutor...You were indeed a borrowed Angel. I only thank the Almighty for allowing me the privilege to have encountered your kind hearted spirit ;your enthusiasm.

Mrs Adams, I curse the day you left us behind but bless the day you went on to Glory. There will Never Ever be another like you; truly. You are Loved and will be missed Greatly. Your legacy will live on through the people you touched.

May your Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Mrs. Adams was not only a committed and heart warming teacher, but an inspiration to the hearts of all those whose lives she touched. As a dedicated individual and a wonderful being, she has left us all with love, courage and memories that will continue to make us laugh and smile for the rest of our lives. Her humanity reached out too many all across the island of Nevis. If you spent just a few minutes with her, you would quickly become consumed by her knowledge; humour and charity. Such was the passion and presence of Maureen Adams. If you were fortunate to have been taught by her, then you are most certainly aware of the numerous occasions that she would have sacrificed her personal plans for the sake of her students and all those who came into contact with her. Such was the heart of Maureen Adams. If you were even privileged enough to have merely glimpsed her passing by, then you would know she was a woman who conducted herself with enthusiasm and always lit up the room. Such was the style and serenity of Maureen Adams. My hope.....is that we continue to celebrate the legacy of Mrs. Adams for generations to come, by practicing the principles of hard work and sacrifice that she promoted. Our goal must now be to motivate all our young people to adopt the view, that no matter the field of endeavour that they decide to pursue, that they should strive to be a “Maureen Adams”. The young girl in Brown Hill, who dreams of becoming a doctor/nurse, must say to herself at nights “I want to become the Maureen Adams of the Medical Profession!!!” Likewise, the young man in Cotton Ground who has high hopes of becoming a lawyer must aspire to be to the legal profession, what Maureen Adams was to Education in Nevis. Let the name of this warm, wise and wholesome individual forever live on in our schools and our community.....Let her name forever be etched in the history of our Nation’s Development!!! Long Live Maureen Adams!!!.....Your life has truly been a SUCCESS STORY!!!

As a pass Red House athlete I always looked out Red House. The few times I got to the park early enough to see a few races I recalled seeing Mrs Adams rallying behind the athletes. My heart was warmed to see a teacher with so much passion, so whenever she asked for a contribution for Red House I could never say no.
Mrs Adams truly put others first. I saw her at the hospital about 3 days prior to her passing and before I could greet her she greeted me ' How are you doing?' In my mind I thought, the question should have come from me because she was hardly breathing but concerned about me who was standing. I simply smiled and squeezed her hand and told her to rest. Little had i known that I would not see her smiling face again.
When I think of red I think of the Blood Jesus, the sacrifice he made for us. Mrs Adams was filled with that type of blood, she lived for others and her legacy will live on. Red is not dead!

Maureen I dont know how to say goodbye to a smiling face like yours. U know what maybe I shouldnt I'll just say we'll meet someday in the grest beyond.U slipped away so quickly from within our grasp it was like quicksand.Though we often question why when ppl like u leave who would have offered so much and made so much great impacts on our lives I guess its all for the good so that u dont have a chance to mess up and then ppl have to think twice and so all the good is done and then u leave knowing that u were all genuine. thx for being u and I'll miss u dearly. U called me sunshine now ure free to shine. Dont worry about Kofi I'll put him across my lap and give him a spanking each time he gets out of line. Shem Hotep.

Our dear Mrs. Maureen Adams it's so hard and sad to say goodbye. You were a very wonderful and warm-hearted person. You were always full of joy, always happy and always willing to help. Words cannot even begin to describe what a wonderful person you have been. We've always enjoyed spending time with you especially that last new years day you spent with us. We ate, we drank and we even took pictures. Your human form may be removed from the earth but the great memories of you will remain in our hearts. According to ecclesiastes chapter 3 verse 1 to everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. My dear Mrs. Adams you may not have life on earth but its your time to live in heaven. We surely do miss you. Goodbye to you and we love you.

To the family we extend our deepest sympathies.