Merita Ann Adams Obituary

We announce the death of Merita Ann Adams of Laplace, Louisiana, who passed away on July 27, 2026. Merita will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merita Ann Adams to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Irby Charles Gerard and Stella Mae Marmillion Gerard of Gramercy, LA; her son William "Steel" Orland Adams, Jr. of LaPlace, LA; and her brother-in-law Thomas Ricks III of Selma, NC.. She is survived by: her husband William "Big Steel" Adams, Sr.; her daughter Nicondra Norwood Lewis (LeVar Lewis); her grandchildren, Gage Lewis of Kenner, LA and Aubrey Adams of New Orleans, LA; her sisters, Angell Gerard Diggs (Russell Diggs, Sr.), Noeida Gerard Ricks of Gramercy, LA and Patricia Gerard Oubre (Elton Oubre Jr.); her goddaughters, Eltricia Oubre Carter (Chad) of Lutcher, LA and Tijuana Ricks Pirro (Anthony) of Los Angeles, CA; her nephews, Thomas Ricks IV (Angela) of Atlanta, GA, Elton Oubre III (Ashley) of Lutcher, LA, Gerard Ricks of Gramercy, LA, Russel Diggs Jr. of St. Rose, LA, Rydell Diggs (Cassandra) of Hahnville, LA and Ayanni Diggs Clark (LaDondric) of Metairie, LA; and her former husband Corneilus Norwood of Morgan City, LA.. She is also survived by other nieces, nephews and cousins.