Linda Van Ness Adams

Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Van Ness Adams, 86, of Shreveport, Louisiana, will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2025, at Shreveport Baptist Temple, with Bro. Howard Hall officiating, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation with family and friends one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2025, at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Hughes Springs, Texas,

Today we celebrate the life of Linda Pearl Van Ness Adams, born October 31, 1939 and entered into her eternal home on November 15, 2025.  Linda was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Weldon Holmes Adams, her mother, Mary Jane Van Ness and her father, George Van Ness.  She is survived by her three daughters, Terri Adams Ford (Michael), Lori Adams Byrd (Steve), Tonni Adams Jackson (Lee); Grandchildren: Rand Ford Perez, Jared Ford, Clint Ford (Angelina), Craig Byrd (Alicia), Stephani Byrd Laird (Cole), Chad Byrd, Harmon Jackson (Abigale), Jeremiah Jackson, Jonathan Jackson and Levi Jackson; Great grandchildren: Austin Ford, Gage Ford, Ian Perez, Cole Perez, Jett Ford, Thomas Laird and Lillian Laird; Sister: Krista Barthen; one niece; and 3 nephews.

Linda was a pastor’s wife who faithfully ministered along side her husband and his ministry throughout their married life.  She was a Christian example as a mom and raised her daughters to put Christ first in their life.  Linda loved watching The Waltons, making fudge, baking, making Mexican food, she loved the color pink and by no means would leave home without her trademark lipstick. Linda taught many years in Christian schools, then later years retired as Dean of Education at Louisiana Baptist University.  She spent her adult life serving and teaching children of all ages.  She loved her church and being involved in women’s ministries as well as supporting missionaries around the world.  Linda was faithful to her Lord and Savior for over 60 years and is now standing in His presence beside Weldon, the love of her life.