Avis Marie Fountain Adolphson

Mrs. Avis Marie Fountain Adolphson, age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Avis was born on July 28, 1926, in the St. Martin Community. She loved Mardi Gras, flowers, and her family gatherings. She had an extensive camel collection and was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean Springs and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D'Iberville. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James M. Adolphson. She was reunited with her parents, James and Edna Fountain, sisters, Vernie Seymour, and husband, Orey, and Edna Mae Davis and husband, Loren, brother, James D. Fountain and wife, Louise, brother-in-law, Albert "Ed" Adolphson and sister-in-law, Edna Mae Adolphson. Survivors include a daughter, Faye (Ralph E.) Balius Sr. of the St. Martin Community, five grandchildren, Ralph "Eddie" (Donna) Jr., James "Chris" (Robin) A. "Nicky" (Christine), Ramon "Matt" and Anna L., thirteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be on Friday, February 19, 2010, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., with an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, all at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Biloxi National Cemetery. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.