BUCKINGHAM, Nov. 4 – Susie Virginia Spencer Adams, 89, of Buckingham, died Tuesday, November 2, 2004 after a lengthy illness.

She was born July 1, 1915 in Buckingham, the daughter of the late Frank Hill and Nannie Moseley Spencer. She was the widow of Herbert B. Adams.

Mrs. Adams was a talented artist and seamstress and enjoyed sharing her many talents with family and friends.

She is survived by her son, H. Spencer Adams and his wife, Winnie of Buckingham; daughters, Pattie A. Bailey and her husband, Phil of Richmond, Nancy A. Maxey and her husband, Herbert, Jr. of Buckingham; five grandchildren, John R. Booker, II, of Harrisonburg, Susan M. Booker of Richmond, Adam B. Booker of Buckingham, Nancy Christina Maxey and Herbert E. Maxey, III, of Buckingham; two stepsons, Andrew and Matthew Bailey; three great-granddaughters and loving caregiver, Linda Moore, her family and staff. She was preceded in death by three brothers, F. Addison, Charles M. and Edward C. Spencer.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday in the Buckingham Community Cemetery.

The family will greet friends this evening (Thursday) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Dunkum Funeral Home, Dillwyn.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Buckingham County Rescue Squad or Buckingham County Volunteer Fire Department.