Nessey Joseph Adams

Nessey J. Adams, 90, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.

Visitation will be held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 15th from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Nessey is survived by his wife of 66 years, Leona C. Adams; daughters, Sandra (Dean) Hotard, Linda (Bobby) Wheatley and Connie (Dr. Jay) Brooks; grandchildren, Matthew (Albany) Eusea, Dr. Sarah (Joshua) Knight, Elise (Cory) Blanchard and Dr. Kate (Brandon) Foret; great-grandchildren, Grant Eusea, Jackson Knight and Parker Knight; brothers, Edward Adams and Lilier “L.J.” Adams, Jr.; sister, Shirley Pierce.

Mr. Nessey was preceded in death by his parents, Lilier and Alexina Adams; brothers, Norwin Adams, Ernest Adams and Richard Adams; sisters, Esema Orgeron, Velma Plaisance and Eula Savoie.

Mr. Nessey was a Korean War Veteran who served in the 2nd Infantry Division. He was a member of the American Legion Post 349, V.F.W. post 3665, 40 & 8 Club and the United Veterans League.

The family would like to thank their relatives, friends, neighbors and the Staff at Oschner/St. Anne General Hospital for their support.

Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.