Mrs. Ozie G. McAdoo, age 102, of Wilson, NC, died at Longleaf Neuro - Medical Treatment Center in Wilson on October 20, 2020.  Public viewing will be at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Inc., 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com.

Out of love and respect for the family, they are requiring MASKS and SOCIAL DISTANCING at all times.

Obituary

Born on May 12, 1918 in Wake County, North Carolina, Ozie G. McAdoo was the daughter of Alfred Jeffers and Susie Justice. After living a true life of 102 years and being able to see and experience the changes of a century, she was called to God from her nursing facility in Wilson, North Carolina on October 20, 2020.

Reared in Wake County, Ozie received her formal education in the Wake County School System. As a resident of Brooklyn, NY, she was employed as a domestic and later went on to earn a certificate as a Nurse's Aide. Over the years, she was a dedicated health professional and retired from Brookdale Hospital, Brooklyn, NY.

Ozie was married to Norford Alexander McAdoo, and they resided in Brooklyn.  Between them, they reared three of her six children from their union.

Throughout her life, she enjoyed music, dancing, sewing, cooking, hosting large family gatherings, and caring for others.

Ozie leaves fond and loving memories for all who loved her and mourn her loss:  five children, Vinety Evans of Brooklyn, New York; William C. Evans of Clayton, North Carolina; Doris McAdoo-Williams of Pembroke Pines, Florida; Norford A. McAdoo, Jr. of Brooklyn, New York and Charles McAdoo (Clarice) of Efland, North Carolina; five grandchildren, Esau Williams  (Rochelle) of Pembroke Pines, Florida; Ikeda Myers (Shaun) of Powder Springs, Georgia; Betty Taylor (Tony) of  Greenville, South Carolina; Anthony Evans (Regina) of Clayton, North Carolina and Rahim McAdoo of Brooklyn, New York; three generations of great grandchildren; one niece and nephew; and a host of family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norford A. McAdoo; daughter, Temple Evans; grandson, Aaron Evans and two brothers, David Jeffers and Lee Earnest Justice.

Ozie will be truly missed.