Mrs. Lisa Caves Adams, age 65, of Vidalia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Vidalia. After graduating from Vidalia High School in 1975, she completed her Bachelor of Science degree from Tift College.

Lisa worked for Oxford Industries for thirty-one years. Her employment began as a secretary, progressing to a Senior Engineer, then advancing to become the first female Plant Manager for the company. After retirement from Oxford, she became the Business and Industry Services Specialist at Southeastern Technical College, where she trained local industrial managers on leadership skills. She served on the Vidalia City School Board for fifteen years. Lisa was a 1994 graduate of Leadership Toombs and served as a member of the Alumni Association. She served as Director of Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce in 1997, Vice Chairman of Economic Development in 1998, Vice Chairman at large for Economic Development in 1999, and Chairman Elect for Economic Development in 2000. She was a member of the Vidalia Rotary Club for several years, serving as President of the Rotary Club from 2002-2003. She also served on the Vidalia Onion Festival Committee from 2003-2007, and was Chairman of the Vidalia Area Convention and Visitors Bureau from 2006-2007. Lisa also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Southeastern Technical College and Chairman of the Board for Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce in 2011. In 2003, Lisa was named Lady of the Year for Vidalia, Georgia. Her recognition of this honor stemmed from her extensive resume resulting from her devout service to her community. She was an active member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, where she helped start the women’s ministry program, as well as serving on various church committees. Lisa loved serving her community. She loved God and her family more than anything.

Her family includes her husband of forty-five years, Pat Adams of Vidalia; son, Nathan Adams of Portland, Oregon; mother, Carol Caves; sister, Sherry Scott and husband Rance of Evans; brother-in-law, Garry Adams and wife Susan; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be Sunday afternoon, November 6th, at 3:00 at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Pastor Bobby Thompson and Reverend Randy McDuffie officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening, November 5th, at Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home from 5:00 until 8:00.

Flowers are accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to: Piedmont Augusta’s Randy W. Cooper, MD, Center for Breast Health Services, 818 St. Sebastian Way, Augusta, GA 30901 or Tabernacle Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 160, Vidalia, GA 30474.

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