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Channie Lee Ford Adams was born to Willie C. Ford, Sr., and Sallie Ford. Sallie gave birth to twins, Channie and Minnie, on August 23, 1946, in Washington County, Texas. The Ford family later moved to Houston, Texas, in 1949. Channie accepted Christ at an early age at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Dr. H.B. Sampson, Sr. She later moved her membership to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Dr. F.N. Williams, Sr. She returned to Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where she remained a faithful member under the leadership of Dr. Franklin D. Sampson, Sr., and Franklin D. Sampson, Jr., until her passing. She served as a Deaconess; President of Level Three Sunday School for Women; a member of the Women’s and Tabernacle Choir; and on the Scholarship, Foreign Mission, Home Mission, Pastor’s Aide, and Usher Ministry. Channie attended J.C. Sanderson Elementary and graduated from Kashmere High School in 1964. She also attended Texas Southern University for two years. Channie’s career included positions as a secretary at Forest Brook High School, Southwestern Bell, and then for AT&T, where she retired after over thirty years. She was very active in SWBT and Network of Black Telecommunicators during her time with AT&T. Channie met the love of her life, Roland Adams, and they married on June 29, 1968; they were married for fifty-four years and were blessed with two sons, Rolaunzer and Rodney Adams. On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, the Lord called Channie home. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie C. Ford, Sr.; sister, Minnie Lee Edwards; brothers-in-law, Rollie C. Curvey, Jr., Lawrence, and Simon Adams; and nephew, Christopher D. Manning. Channie leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Roland Adams; two sons, Rolaunzer (Renee) and Rodney Adams; mother, Sallie Ford; three sisters, Mary Curvey, Katie Manning, and Willie B. Ford; one brother, Willie C. Ford, Jr.; grandchildren, Lorenzo Adams, Loren Adams, and Aliyah Anderson; great- grandchild, Lo’Raunzo Irving; two godchildren, Lea Angela Taylor (Derrick) and Cambray Campbell (Chester); and a host of nieces, nephews, one aunt, cousins, and friends.

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Channie Lee Ford Adams

August 23, 1946 - March 15, 2023