Mrs. Adasey Ada T. Hernandez Jimenez

“Seeing is believing.” For many, those words simply represent a motto. But for Adasey T. Jimenez, it summarized in every way who she was. She was modest, quiet and observant, taking in everything around her and usually thinking before acting. She was a realist, someone who was efficient and practical in everything she did. She was a kind and friendly person who truly cared about those around her.

She was the daughter of Juan and Maria Hernandez. Raised in Santa Clara, Cuba, she was brought up to be tolerant and trustworthy. As a child, she learned to be conscientious, responsible and punctual. These were all traits that she would carry with her throughout her life.

As a young girl, Adasey was always aware of how others around her felt and this quality served her well. With a deep capacity to tolerate the feelings of others, Adasey was generally able to avoid conflicts. It seemed as if Adasey was the family member who was always working to keep stress at bay. Preferring a quiet environment where she could concentrate, Adasey also had the ability to relate well with her family and friends. Adasey was raised with one sibling. She had one sister, Maria De Las Nieves Paz. Adasey was constantly involved in activities with her family. Adasey and her sister Maria a.k.a. "Malula" had the typical rivalries while growing up but they deeply cared for each other and shared many life experiences.

Love can’t be defined but must be experienced. That was so true for Adasey. She was totally committed to her first and only husband Reinaldo G. Jimenez and maintained traditional ideals about marriage. It was as if Adasey naturally sensed her spouse’s needs, and accepted those feelings unconditionally. Although Adasey disliked conflict, she did not take flight from discord, but rather sought to preserve harmony even during the most trying times.

Adasey was a good mother. She had “old fashioned” parental values and could handle typical family conflicts in a fair and calm manner. Because she trusted emotions, Adasey was reluctant to force issues and used gentle persuasion to resolve situations. In this way she seemed to radiate an aura of warmth and caring to those around her, always thinking before acting. No matter how hectic life around her might be, she seemed to know everyone’s schedule. Adasey was blessed with one child, Reinaldo "Ray" Jimenez. They were also blessed with four grandchildren, Kristen Noelle, Mariah Chase, Chase Wesley and Cameron Nicholas.

Due to her warm and kind personality, Adasey was a welcome addition to the community organizations to which she belonged. Adasey could bring established, successful virtues and methods to the discussion table, along with a generous helping of common sense. Throughout her later years, Adasey was involved in the Sunset Presbytarian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where both she and her husband Rey were Deacons and Youth Fellowship Sponsors and Primera Iglesia Presbitariana Hispana.

She is survived by her only son Reinaldo "Ray" Jimenez (daughter in-law Melanie), her sister Maria De Las Nieves Fernandez Paz, her grandchildren, Kristen, Mariah, Chase and Cameron and several close friends. The Memorial Service will be held at Forest Lawn South Funeral Home on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 11 am. Per her explicit wishes, Adasey's remains will be cremated. In lieu of sending flowers, Adasey would have preferred donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Adasey was a trustworthy, pragmatic and sympathetic person, the kind of woman to whom everyone was drawn. She was honest, trustworthy, practical and very kind. She will be missed by her family and the many friends whose lives she touched.