Seasons

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven."

Ecclesiastes 3:1

"A Time To Be Born"

Early on a lovely autumn morning, in a picturesque southern town named Aiken, located in South Carolina, Patra Elizabeth Adams was born to the late Howard and Nettie Adams Sr. Patra was the second of three children, William Jr. and Broadus, respectfully.

"A Time To Build Up"

Patra was a graduate of Clark University, BA; Atlanta University, M.Ed.; George Mason University, MPA. She loved learning. Patra, Pat, or PJ, fondly, was dedicated to empowering and motivating anyone she encountered. Hence, her dedication was the driving force from the classroom as an educator - to an Equal Employment Officer - to the Equity and Diversity Chief Officer for Prince William County Government, where she retired in 2019. Pat had a direct approach that was communicated in a captivating tone. She was often referred to as the lady with the mesmerizing voice.

"A Time to Love"

On September 27, 1976, Patra was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Leon P. Wright.

"A Time To Every Purpose Under The Heaven"

Pat was baptized at Second Baptist Church in South Carolina. As an adult, Pat ventured to Virginia in her late twenties where she continued to cultivate her relationship with Christ as a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Sterling VA; First Baptist Church of Merrifield, Falls Church VA; Mount Olive Baptist Church, Centreville VA. Patra served on numerous church committees and before her demise, she served as a member on the Mount Olive Baptist Church Executive Board. Her blueprint to serving was Psalm 100:2, "Serve the Lord with gladness…". You see Patra understood her God given assignment and she carried it out with faith and grace. No matter the mission, she stood firm on Isaiah 41:10, "Fear not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea I will help thee…".

"A Time To Die"

Pat transitioned from labor to rest on May 7, 2022, at Medstar Washington Hospital, District of Columbia.

"A Time To Mourn"

Pat's notable thoughts and unforgettable memories will be forever cherished by her loving daughter, Ebony (André) and two amazing grandchildren, Wynston and Imani, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Patra's unfailing courteousness toward others, steadfast commitment to any task and/or assignment, and her eagerness to offer words of encouragement to those who needed it will be deeply missed.