Tena White Adams Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Tena White Adams (Lexington, Kentucky), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 3, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her sisters, Yvette Johnson and Anita McNair. She is survived by: her husband Dillard Adams Jr.; her sons, Jason White (Josie) and Jesse White (Amanda); her grandson Sirr Hicks White; her niece Zara Richardson; her parents, Loretta Royston (Henry) and Willie White; her siblings, Rechelle White, Joseph Richardson, Jimmy Richardson (Shanna), Willie McNair, Davion Parker and De'shawn Wilhite; her siblings-in-law, Frances Nealy (Henry) and Rob Adams (Benji); and her grandmothers, Lucille Moore and Christine Howard. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, and grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Monday, February 9th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Smith & Smith Funeral Home (340 E Third St, Lexington, KY 40508).