Adelaide Willis

Adelaide Arnold Willis, the daughter of the late Joanna Chenault and Guy Arnold, was called to her heavenly home early Thursday morning on May 26, 2022. Adelaide confessed her belief in Jesus Christ at an early age. Once she moved to Lexington, she became a member of Consolidated Baptist Church where she served on a host of numerous committees including working in the kitchen for many homecomings and was a dedicated Choir member. Adelaide graduated from Dunbar High School-Class of 1955 and went on to obtain her license as a cosmetologist from the Paducah Vocational Technical Institute of KY. It is in Paducah where she met her husband, George. She was a devoted wife for 58 years and they were the proud parents of 2 children Paula and Portia. Later she switched careers and worked for Medicare which changed to Blue Cross Blue Shield and that is where she retired. Adelaide was a member of the Elite club for many years. It is here where she mastered the game of Bridge. Adelaide was loved by all and was described as so sweet! She loved her family dearly and knew that they loved her. She will be greatly missed. Left to carry on her traditions and her sweetness are her two daughters and 1 Son-in- law- Paula (Ralph) and Portia; two granddaughters Danielle Wheeler and Dominique Willis. 1 stepsister Delores Vinegar; her nieces Veronica Gragston, Clarissa Arnold, Glen Arnold, Ivory Jean Henderson, Theresa Searcy, Linda Brown, and Dr. Brenda Williams, and nephews-Reverend Anthony Arnold, Reverend Charles Walker Jr, Sylvester Walker, Marvin Walker, and Richard Walker. Along with her great nieces and nephews Our family was one that intertwined, Adelaide was the only living sister as the rest of her siblings have taken their final rest. She would ask why God spared her life, but the answer is one that has been received. Preceding her in death were her parents and 1 stepmother Alice Arnold, Foster parents the Reverend William H and Kathleen Howard, Brothers Reverend Guy Arnold, Theodore Arnold, Reverend Ralph Arnold, Gary Willis and Carl Carroll; Sisters Anna Mae Gragston, Vernice Searcy, Katie Coleman, and Dora-Lee. Visitation 10 am to12 pm today at NEW VINE BAPTIST CHURCH

Adelaide Willis

December 6, 1936 - May 26, 2022

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Adelaide Willis

December 6, 1936 - May 26, 2022

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