Susan Ruth Adams Roark
April 1, 1953 - October 25, 2019
Susan Ruth Adams Roark, 66, of Abingdon, Virginia passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at her home in Abingdon, VA following an extended illness. She was born in Damascus, VA on April 1, 1953, a daughter of the late Bob Adams and Bessie Price Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Roark; brothers and sister, Marshall Adams, Wanda Glasco and Roy Adams. Susan was a Registered Nurse with Wellmont in Kingsport, TN and also worked in Mountain City, TN. She was a loving and a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. Susan is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Earnie Dean Roark, Sr.; two sons, Earnie Dean Roark, Jr. and wife, Kimberly and Gregory Alan Roark; two granddaughters, Lauren Kaitlyn Roark and Ashlee Autumn Roark; one grandson, Dillion James Roark; daughter-in-law, Nicole Renee Roark; six brothers, Ralph Adams and wife, Madeline, Robert Adams and wife, Linda, William Adams and wife, Frances, Dale Adams and wife, Dora, Jerry Adams and wife, Mignon and Ted Adams; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to express a special thank you to Jennifer and Will Phelps, Audrey and Tommy McConnell, special friends, Ireates Fritz and Mary Grace Duncan and the nurses for Elite Hospice, Janet and Misty for all the love and care shown to Susan during her illness. Graveside Services and Interment will be Private. Pallbearers will be Earnie Dean Roark, Jr., Greg Alan Roark, Ralph Adams, Dillion Roark, Dale Adams and Will Phelps. Honorary Pallbearers will be Fred Sutherland and Mike Warren. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Elite Hospice, 415 Scott Street, Bristol, VA 24201. Phone (276) 250-5520. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com. Mrs. Roark and her family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services.(276) 669-6141.
Susan Ruth Adams Roark, 66, of Abingdon, Virginia passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at her home in Abingdon, VA following an extended illness. She was born in Damascus, VA on April 1, 1953, a daughter of the late Bob Adams and Bessie Price... View Obituary & Service Information