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Adrienne Elvira Paris, 81, of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on May 26, 2025. Adrienne was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 4, 1943, to parents; Lorenzo Pious and Burmadine Prestwood.
Adrienne spent the majority of her life in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is where she met William Paris, first in grammar school, then again, many years later in life at a social event. The two would fall in love and marry, spending 26 wonderful years together. Adrienne worked for 36 years in the education environment and had many experiences in her role as an administrative secretary.
Adrienne was a part of the Catholic faith and would spend time at church functions and volunteering over the years. She loved fishing in her free time, as well as shopping, and always made sure to dress her best. Adrienne moved to Fayetteville, Georgia in 2019 alongside her best friend Deborah Mazique.
Deborah shares, “What a privilege I was given to witness 40 years of your life, love, and friendship. Until we meet again, rest in peace. Above all, to God be the glory. Love, Deborah.”
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Paris; her parents, Lorenzo Pious and Burmadine Prestwood; and her brother, Lorenzo Pious Jr.
She is survived by her sister, Marsha Henderson; her nephew, Martez Henderson; her cousins, Carliss Arnold and Yvette Sledge; and her best friend, Deborah Mazique (and family).
Yvette Sledge says
My condolences to Adrienne’s sister, Marcia and nephew, Martez and her closer friend, Debra.
I’ll cherish the memories of our family dancing the Bop ( now called Stepping) at family gatherings and her sneaky laugh when she’s was winning when we played games (cards and Bonanza).
Rest in Peace Adrienne and tell Burma I still miss her.
Nephew says
Respect in peace Auntie Adrienne, love you always. You’ll always be missed. Sorry I wasn’t given the time I wanted with you in the end.
Marcia Henderson says
I regret I was not allowed to spend time with my sister as she was taken to Georgia away from all of her family. She was MY sister.I loved her .She had two nephews Cortez and Martez. We will miss her always. She had a first husband named Edward. A supposed best friend should have known her history or asked her family
Marcia Henderson says
Her middle name was Elmira after her paternal grandmother.
Eva Edmon says
Condolences to my sweet Neice Deborah for standing by your friend Adrienne. You did what some family members will not do. Be there for a friend in sickness and in health.. I will always remember the wonderful time your Aunt Nell and I spent in Las Vegas with you and Adrienne. Continue to be blessed with love and charity for your friends.
Aunt Faye
BLUE says
WE’RE DO I BEGIN…MY WORK AUNTIE 🥰THE LOVE ME AND MY COWORKER’S HAD FOR ADRIENNE WAS UNMATCHED….THEY TELL US NEVER GET ATTACHED BUT ADRIENNE WAS THAT SPECIAL PERSON @ HEARTIST WE DIDN’T PLAY ABOUT HER…EVERY DAY I GOT TO WORK I CAME STRAIGHT TO YOUR APARTMENT …AND YOUR WORDS WOULD BE GOODMORNING TROUBLE ✨️ I WILL FOREVER LOVE AND REMEMBER ALL OUR MEMORIES WE SHARED…REST 💖 PEACEFUL UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN ♥️ I LOVE YOU ADRIENNE PARIS❣️❣️❣️
Sheryl says
My condolences to Marcia and Martez. As for my loving memories of my cousin. I recall how well she could Bop, Cha Cha, and do the Madison (that Prestwood staple). Also, like the Prestwoods’ before her, she loved to fish. She even taught me a few tricks. If you ever met her you know she had an infectious smile!
RIP ADRIENNE ❤️
BLUE says
HEARTIST FAMILY SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY DEBORAH GOD BLESS YOU 🙌 WE WILL CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE PARIS AND REMEMBER THAT SMILE… AND ALL THE MEMORIES ❤️ LOVE YOU AUNTIE 😍 YOUR GIRLS @ HEARTIST M/C ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️💫
R. Mazique Jr. says
Condolences to everyone impacted by this loss. I pray everyone finds peace in the midst of this emotional time. I am grateful to have had Adrienne as a part of our family for over 40 years. Mom, your friend asked, and you answered the call. Thank you for living your faith. Continue to hold your head high and know that you are never alone. To the Heartis team, thank you for your genuine care for Adrienne. It gave us peace everyday to know she was in such capable hands. We appreciate you all. Rest in peace Adrienne. To God be the Glory. 🙌🏾❤️🕊
Brittany says
Heartis Family and I sends our deepest condolences to the family of Deborah. God Bless for all that you did for Adrienne. Adrienne was truly one of a kind, full of life, laughter, and love. Her spunky attitude, her sweet spirit, that unforgettable laugh, and the way she’d light up any room with her dancing. she brought joy wherever she went. She was more than just family, she was a bright soul who made everything better just by being there. She’ll be deeply missed and always remembered with love. Rest in peace Paris. You will be forever missed. 💐💕🕊️🙏🏾
AJA HEARTIS STAFF says
Were will I start first of all glory be to god the most high. My condolences to ms Debra and her family. Ms Adrienne Paris as we all called her at heartis “AUNTY or AUNTY PARIS” she will be surely missed, I will miss her laugh, dancing with her, picking on me sometimes she was fun to be around and full of life. Ms Debra I thank u so much for been there for Paris until her last days you are a true friend. You are not only a friend but you are her sister. Now a days it’s hard to find true friends I know were ever Paris is she will have a big smile on her face looking down. May god bless debra and her family. AUNTY PARIS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.
Marlon Jenkins says
My deepest condolences to Marcia,Martez and anyone 🙏 else touched by this loss.Rest in peace Adrienne.
Joan says
Auntie as you were called by the Staff at Heartis will forever be in our hearts. You made an impact on all of us. You were loved and will be missed a whole lot. When you choose Debra as your friend you made a good choice. She was there for you through thick and thin and always had your back. RIP Auntie you fought a good fight. Gone but not forgotten.😥🌹🙏
Carliss Prestwood Arnold says
My condolences to family and friends.
Adrienne was a woman of Virtue Elegance and Grace.
Rest in peace, my cousin you will surely be missed.
Special thanks to Deborah Mazique and the Heartis Team for their care, love and friendship.
Marcia Henderson says
Special thanks to Deborah for stealing the money from my sister’s jewelry, her condo, her car my father’s home and his land. You ate not a relative. She never did what her relatives would not do. she stole her and moved her away so we could not do in order to steal everything that she had. You guys better know who Deborah is.You give thanks to Deborah for that. It’s obvious none of you know the thief that she is.