Clara Evelyn Adams

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus name. Mother Clara Evelyn Adams was born in the city of Baltimore, Ninety-five years ago, the eldest child of the late Jeremiah and Estella Chambers. She was educated in the public schools of Baltimore and successfully completed the eighth grade at Dunbar High School. Her education was terminated prior to graduation because the family needed her financial assistance. As the eldest child it was her responsibility to contribute to the welfare of her three younger siblings, a brother and two sisters. In 1925, at the age of eighteen, Mother Adams received Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized with the Holy Ghost while attending the First Apostolic Faith Church. She married Clinton Adams in the same year (1925) and their union was blessed with nine children. Six of the nine children reached adulthood, Clinton Jr., Ruth, Robert, George Stewart and Mary Ophelia. God gave her the strength and faith to survive not only her husband, but also four of her children. Widowed at the young age of thirty-six; with six children ages seventeen to two, Mother Adams trusted Jesus to provide her needs. Her testimony was God’s faithfulness as her spiritual husband and father to her children, as well as providing a job through a sister in the Lord. She worked as a maid at Kaufman’s Furniture Store on Gay Street, for twenty-two years. Many days, weeks, months and years were spent on her knees, seeking God’s comfort, solace and guidance. Down through the years and through many temptations and challenges in her life her faith in Jesus Christ never wavered. In fact, it was tested and strengthened. She became a steadfast prayer warrior. Mother Adam’s Church, First Apostolic Faith, played a vital role in her life. The Church was a refuge, a haven and a beacon of light for her and her children. All of her children were active members of the Sunday school as well as other ministries. She was founding member of the Matron’s Club and served on the Gospel Choir for thirty years. Until her demise she was regular in attendance, especially on Sunday. She delighted in attending morning, afternoon and evening services. Upon her confinement to a wheelchair and her residency in Good Samaritan Nursing Center she attended church once a month, until her health prevented her from doing so. Mother Adams was very alert, until the age of ninety-four and enjoyed talking about the goodness of the Lord, her wonderful marriage to Clinton, her family and her two trips to Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. She was quite an ambassador for the Lord and the motherland (Africa) during her residency in two nursing centers. Her keen ears could easily detect an African accent among the nursing assistants and she was always eager to start a conversation about Kenya. She talked about the wonderful people and the hospitable treatment she received. This opened a door to share Christ. She learned, during her twilight years, that you are never too old to witness, testify for the Lord. Beloved Mother Clara E. Adams-matriarch of a loving family, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grand mother, mentor, sister, aunt, friend, companion, child of the Heavenly Father; her life touched many, more than she will ever know. To God be all the Glory! Celebrating her legacy, one son, George, one daughter, Mary Ophelia Nasibi, one son-in-law, Dr. Reuben Nasibi; two daughters-in-law, Mary and Carolyn Adams, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, nine great, great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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Clara Evelyn Adams

April 9, 1906 - June 6, 2002