"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith"                                                                       2 Timothy 4:7

Audrey Adele Adams was born October 20, 1957 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Leon and Eloise Adams.  Surrounded by family and friends, Audrey made a peaceful transition from this life to be with the Lord December 18, 2019.

Audrey was educated in the Pine Bluff Public Schools, where she met and married her first love, Lewis LaGrant. To this union, LaMar "DUDE" LaGrant was born . In 1979, she graduated from the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business.  With her signature walk and her engaging smile, she became affectionately known as "Ms. A".  In addition to her academic prowess, Audrey was an accomplished pianist, vocalist and one of the few African Americans in the UCA Concert Choir, which was the first UCA choir to tour Europe.  She loved to sing and enjoyed providing musical renditions for her friends at weddings and various engagements.  She was also an AVID sports fan!

Known for her exquisite taste and high fashion sense, Audrey's career in retail management began with employment at MM Cohn.  She relocated in 1982 when she accepted a position with Lerner's New York.  She was employed at Tony's before joining Turtletique, where she developed lasting friendships with the customers she served.  Ms. A continued to excel professionally and was eventually led to Neiman Marcus, where she further sharpened her skills as a "fashionista."  Her ability to see people for who they could be made her a success at choosing the perfect outfit for her customers.

Audrey united with First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park in 1982 under the pastoral care of the late Dr. J. Lee Foster.  She served dutifully in the music ministry by singing alto in both the J.L. Foster Young Adult Choir as well as the Mass Choir for over thirty years. In her quest to learn more about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, she regularly attended Sunday School.  In 1998, she united in holy matrimony to Mr. Samuel Bronson III.  To this union, Samuel, IV (Lil' Sam) was born.  She was passionate about her faith and often spoke about the goodness of our God.  She was fiercely loyal as a friend and epitomized Proverbs 18:24 by showing herself friendly and sisterly.  Her beautiful smile could brighten any room and her contagious laugh could lift any heart.  Her style, keen eye, poise, grace and loving spirit will be greatly missed. Her heart's desire that her living not be in vain has been fulfilled.

Audrey is preceded in death by her mother and father, her sister, Janet Adams and her uncle, Robert Adams.

She leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Samuel T. Bronson III of Dallas, Texas; two sons, LaMar LaGrant of Little Rock, Arkansas and Samuel T. Bronson IV of Dallas, Texas; one brother, Bonnie and wife Beverly Adams of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; two granddaughters, Jasmine LaGrant of Tampa, FL and Jade LaGrant of Harker Heights, TX; two aunts, Josephine Adams of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and Rose Foster of De Soto, Texas; a host of relatives and friends.