Anita Lehmann Adams
Anita Lehmann Adams, a resident of Friendswood, Texas passed away on May 15, 2020.
She was born March 18, 1929 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Hermann Louis and Grace Drews Lehmann. She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School and Louisiana State University.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 69 years, Thomas J. (Jeff) Adams, their three loving children Brad Adams (Phyllis) of Friendswood, Richard Adams (Gaylen) of Shoreacres, and Elaine (Tommy) Ebner of Friendswood. She is also survived by granddaughter Amy Chism (Chris), grandsons Jake Ebner (Natalie), Clay Ebner (Nicole), Will Ebner (Jordan), and Bret Adams, step-grandsons Cory and Charlie Betros, great grandchildren Ryan Chism, Reese Chism , Reagan Chism, JoJo Ebner, Ross Ebner, Emma Ebner, two nephews, two nieces and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and beloved sisters, Mrs. Dan Moller of Zachary, Louisiana, and Grace Lehmann of Baton Rouge.
Her greatest joy was her family. She was a lifelong Presbyterian and a member of the Dickinson Presbyterian Church for many years, where she served as an Elder for many years.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Due to the pandemic, a graveside service will be held for the family.
Long-time church family friend, we lived across the street on Sherwood Oaks when Stan and I were first married. The Adam’s were afterschool family if one of the kids forgot the door key. My oldest stepchildren remember Anita fondly from those early years.
Even after we moved from Dickinson, Anita remained interested in all the kids and was a loving “grandma” to them at church, as their own were far away.
Anita always had a smile and a hug for everyone in the church. She would happily bring dessert or a covered dish for church events. She loved the newsletters I put together from the church and was always supportive.
Prior to Harvey, we had great fun seeing Anita and the Adams clan at Dickinson BBQ on Fridays. She was loved and she loved all those around her and she will be truly missed. I was so glad she was able to watch at least once of our services online during the past few weeks.
My love and prayers to Jeff and the family as her life is celebrated.
Dearest Elaine and family,
The beauty and grace of your dear Mom shines through each of you. The warmth of her smile, sweet nature and great hugs were always special. I am so sorry for your loss. May the comfort of Our Lord be with each of you during this difficult time.
Anita was the sweetest, kindest person. I loved it she had her own email account and was actively reaching out to friends often. She kept church members informed about those who had moved away. Since moving to Friendswood herself after Hurricane Harvey, she has been missed. My prayers to Jeff and the entire Adams family. What a lady!
I have truly loved Anita since I met her many years ago! I am very sorry for the loss her beloved family is going through right now. Please know without a doubt in your mind that she is in the company of God, Jesus Christ and all of the beautiful angels!!! Blessings on you all.
I love you mom.
A thoughtful, loving, and kind hearted woman who touched and influenced our lives more than she could ever know. Our deepest condolences to cherished friends during this painful time.
What a special lady . She will be missed by so many . Prayers for all family . Hard to loss such a great Wife , Mom and Grand mother . I will do miss my pen pal . I loved our special bond .
Dear Brad, Phyllis, and family,
Our heartfelt condolences sent to you all during this very sad time. May your love and memories give you strength. Sending you prayers and God’s Blessings.
Love,
Paula, Rose Ann, and Tony Russo xxxxx
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Adams and Ebner family.
Anita was our very dear and special friend for 55 years. She was a very kind, sweet and gracious lady and will be sadly missed. Our love and prayers to the family.
Patt and George Pappas and Family.
Anita has been an integral part of the Ebner family since Elaine’s marrying my brother Tommy nearly 40 years ago. Christmases will never be the same without her radiant presence. Anita remembered everybody, cared deeply for everybody. She was an angel on earth and now an angel with God. I know she’s rejoined with her beloved mother and sisters. She will also be waiting with open arms to enfold Jeff when the time comes. She and Mama were so different yet became close. I’m kind of hoping she’s checking in with my mom as well and keeping her out of trouble. Anita so appreciated even the smallest of gestures. Her team of Brad, Elaine and Richard were so constantly supportive and loving. She could not have had more devotion from her children and was exceptionally fortunate in that respect. Anita, I love you, miss you, appreciate more than you know the calls every anniversary of Mom’s death. God continue to be with you and all who have loved you. Rest In Peace, Sweet Anita.
What a sweet lady, always had a smile on her face. Our condolences to the entire Adams family & we pray for peace to Jeff.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Adams and Ebner Family. Anita was our very dear and special friend for 55 years. She was a sweet and gracious lady and will be sadly missed. Our love and prayers go out to the family.
Patt and George Pappas and Family
Anita Adams was truly a lady and had a smile for everyone. For a time several friends met at Wendy’s . She always picked up one member of the group who no longer drove. Thoughtful and kind, that was Anita.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Adams and Ebner Family. Anita Adams was our very dear and special friend for 55 years. She was a sweet and gracious lady and will be sadly missed.
Our love and prayers go out to the family.
Patt and George Pappas & Family
Our love and prayers go out to all of the family. Heaven sure got a good one in Anita. Her love and compassion to everyone that she ever meet left such an impression in so many. I met Anita around 25 or 26 years ago. She was like another mother to me and always made my family feel like a part of her family. Anytime our family had a sadness or even a happy time, Anita remembered us and always sent a beautiful written card and would remind me with her words of how special our God is and will always have our best interest. I will miss her words of encouragement so much. RIP our beautiful Anita! Love you and God Bless!
The Kaufhold Family
Anita
A welcoming smile
A twinkle in her eye
Light appeared to surround her
during our visits.
Kindness, acceptance, wisdom and love
Heaven sent
a beautiful soul connection
forever a heartfelt treasure.
Anita and Jeff were faithful members of First Presbyterian Church of Dickinson. They were true and supportive friends to me when I was the pastor of the church. I have missed them over the last 6 years since I moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, and I share a heartfelt sorrow over her passing. My prayers will be with Jeff and their wonderful family!
Dear Richard & Brad, and family,
Mike and I send our love and thoughts during this sad time- what a beautiful woman💗 Please know our hearts and prayers are with y’all 🙏🏽💗
Mike and Susie Ray
Though I never knew you I do have the pleasure of knowing your daughter Elaine, and just knowing how amazing of a person she is you had to have been one amazing, loving, caring and fun person yourself! May you now Rest In Peace as you get to meet our Lord and Savior in heaven and I pray comfort and blessings over your amazing family!
…so thank you for raising such an amazing daughter because she along with her family have been such an amazing blessing to me our FCA family but so many others. Your legacy lives on and is making an eternal impact :). I know the Lord will say to you, “well done my good and faithful servant”!
Richard,
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Sending heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Theresa Presswood
We only knew her from our visits to Dickinson, but her smiling face has stuck with me. She joined us for coffee when we visited and the coffee group was out for breakfast. I know she will be missed by you all and by me when we visit again. Rest well Anita and sympathies to her family. Barb Taylor, mother of Marilee Norred.
The phone would ring: “ Hello, this is Anita, honey…” and I knew she was smiling and whatever she was about to say was going to be kind, helpful and full of grace. Thank you, Elaine, for sharing your lovely mother with us. Her sparkle lives on through you. Love, prayers and hugs from our family.
Our family has known Anita since we joined the Presbyterian Church in La Marque. She was always interested in knowing how everyone was doing including our extended family in Canada. I am grateful that we were able to maintain contact with her even after she moved from Dickinson. We will miss her dearly. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with your entire family.
Dear Richard and Elaine,
My prayers are with you and your family as you survive this deep loss and heal.
I pray for closure and your well-being. My fondness for you both increases as I know you feel pain…our faith will heal any wound we feel and share joy again.
Brad, Richard, and Elaine,
I just watched “The Dragon “ lifting off; I hope Uncle Jeff was able to see it! Then, a message came from Jayne about Aunt Anita I passing through Heaven’s Door. If I added company correctly…. she had turned 100 last year! Amazing! One of my
fondest memories is the time I spent a week In Dickinson with you all. It was my
first flight!! ( Brad had been visiting in Baton Rouge; we flew together. All of 45 m
minutes, I think?!). Aunt Anita and a Uncle Jeff were amazing! They were at our
wedding almost 45 years ago; Elaine, you were in charge of The Guest Book! I am
lucky, because I am the oldest of The Hopkins Clan and probably the luckiest , that
I was able to “remember more times and stories “ about your Mom. Many a
morning I would be drinking coffee and your Mom called Momma… Momma and
Anita, smiling ear-to- ear.😊. Thank each of you for “ sharing amazing times with
me… and our whole family”. I guess Momma, Dad,Doc, and Anita have received
their respective jobs in HEAVEN. Love and sympathy to your Dad and each of you
and your families. I was BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE to have experienced and witnessed her love for each of you and me. Love and Prayers, Judy May
Richard,
I just learned of your mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
I know this is years later, but I too wanted to give my condolences. Anita always was there to send pictures and clippings of the accomplishments of our sons. She always did have a smile on her face and a good word to say. I was friends with Harriett Engelke who has also passed. Anita and she were great friends. Perhaps they are spending time together in the afterlife. I know that if Harriett were here, she would be saying wonderful things about Anita as well.