Tributes poured in on Saturday at the funeral for People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Party Councillor and former Member of Parliament, Sandra Adams, as family, friends and political accolades remembered and celebrated her life through words, songs and prayers. The service was held at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Ground in her hometown, Linden, where scores of persons turned out to pay final respects.
A section of the gathering at the funeral service on Saturday. In photo, President David Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger sit with Ministers Volda Lawrence and Amna Ally
The Principal Political Secretary passed away on January 2, 2018, following heart-related complications. Adams, who was also the sister of Minister Valerie Adams-Yearwood, has served in various leading capacities over the years, including Deputy Director of Community Development Councils, Regional Councillor and Region 10 Party Chairman, among others.
In delivering the eulogy, her sister Marilyn Sinclair remembered Adams as being a “trailblazer from the beginning”, who excelled in her education and passionately pursued it throughout her life. She described Adams as being “born for politics”, “family oriented”, entrepreneurial and a great “fashionista”, who held the Linden community close to her heart.
President David Granger in his tribute reminisced on his relationship with Adams over the years, as he referred to her as a “good gift” to the party, her community and the country. The Head of State noted that over the years, he had come to recognise Adams’ sincerity, strength and commitment as well as her ambition to serve. President Granger added that Adams was a “true believer” who always stood her ground, rising to become one of the most prominent figures in the PNC administration.
He also remembered Adams for being bold and “plain-spoken”, noting that she worked hard as Party Coordinator for Region 10, during the campaigns for the 2015 General, Regional and Local Government Elections.
Also present was First Lady Sandra Granger and several Government Ministers, among other officials. Following the ceremony, internment for the late Adams was held at the Bamia cemetery. (Utamu Belle)
