Life’s Reflections
Elma Jean Miller, age 76, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025.
Elma Jean was born on November 22, 1948, to Tommy Williams and Nancy Burnside of Clarksdale, MS. She and Clyde Adams moved to Memphis as young parents to raise their children. Elma Jean took an early retirement from the Memphis Housing Authority to focus on her health. In her second career, she would go on to impact many lives as a dedicated childcare provider.
Elma Jean was a woman of faith, strength, and ambition. She found joy in studying the Bible, acknowledging God’s teachings in her daily walk. She loved looking sharp on that walk and definitely enjoyed the finer things in life.
Above all, Elma Jean always wanted what was best for her family. She prayed daily for her only son, Charles Michael James (Linda), and her daughters, Mona Lisa Stitt (Sylvester), Martha Ann Cannon (Freddy), and Victoria Adams. She was a proud grandmother to Tavares Adams, Terrica McAdams (Carlo), Latoya Stitt, Hombra Stokes, Michaela James (Melissa), Camri Stitt (Brittany), and Jessica Parks. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Travis Parks, Jr.
Elma Jean’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She leaves a legacy of experiences and life events that highlight the importance of opportunity.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Psalms 23
Sincerely
