Elma Miller

Elma Jean Miller, age 76, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025.

Elma Jean was born on November 22, 1948, to Tommy Williams and Nancy Burnside of Clarksdale, MS. She and Clyde Adams moved to Memphis as young parents to raise their children. Elma Jean took an early retirement from the Memphis Housing Authority to focus on her health. In her second career, she would go on to impact many lives as a dedicated childcare provider.

Elma Jean was a woman of faith, strength, and ambition. She found joy in studying the Bible and acknowledging God’s teachings in her daily walk. She loved looking sharp on that walk and definitely enjoyed the finer things in life.

Above all, Elma Jean always wanted what was best for her family. She prayed daily for her only son, Charles Michael James (Linda), and her daughters, Mona Lisa Stitt (Sylvester), Martha Ann Cannon (Freddy), and Victoria Adams. She was a proud grandmother to Tavares Adams, Terrica McAdams (Carlo), Latoya Stitt, Hombra Stokes, Michaela James (Melissa), Camri Stitt (Brittany), and Jessica Parks. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Travis Parks, Jr.

Elma Jean’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She leaves a legacy of experiences and life events that highlight the importance of opportunity,