Mrs. Juanita "Nita" Livingston Adcox, passed away December 8, 2016. She was born May 24, 1924 in Fayetteville, N.C. Nita's beloved husband Maness passed away on this same date six years ago. December 8th was also their wedding anniversary. They celebrated their 72nd anniversary together again in heaven.

Nita grew up in Fayetteville and married Maness Irvin Adcox on December 8, 1944 at Merona Air Force Base near Tucson, Arizona. They cherished 66 years together and loved ballroom dancing, gardening and traveling. They were blessed with two children, Stephen Irvin and Mary Alexander.

Nita was a lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church and the epitome of a southern belle. Miss Nita was always impeccably turned out, from her high fashion to her high heels, from her coiffed hair to her rouge and beautiful eyes. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was known for her hugs, laughter and keen mind.

Nita leaves behind a loving family including her sister Martha Butler of Fayetteville; son Stephen and wife, Nancy, of Wilmington; daughter Mary and husband, Dick Gill and granddaughter Mary Margaret; Granddaughter Melodi Borkowski and husband Thomas and great-granddaughter Caroline, all of Fayetteville.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 3:00 at First Presbyterian Church at 102 Ann Street. Visitation will be at 2:00 in the church parlor with service to follow in the chapel. Burial will be immediately after at Cross Creek Cemetery.

Arrangements will be handled by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home at 545 Ramsey Street.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church and designated for the McDonald/Adcox Memorial Garden, P.O. Box 569, Fayetteville, NC 28302.