Elvira Adams Melchor

October 31, 1942 – December 28, 2024

Elvira “Vera” Adams Melchor, 82, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 28,

2024, in Gonzales, Texas, surrounded by her children and grandchildren after a courageous

battle with Parkinson's disease.

Vera was born on October 31, 1942, to Guadalupe T. Adams and Alicia M. Adams-Gomez. She

was the beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She was the

epitome of grace, kindness, and devotion, a true follower of Christ. Her unwavering love and

support for her family were the cornerstone of her life.

Vera devoted her life to her children and grandchildren, always putting their needs above her

own. She taught them the values of compassion, resilience, and integrity, and her gentle hand

and loving heart nurtured them through every stage of life - through love and loss she

encouraged her children to remain faithful and fiercely loyal to family. She built a home that was

a sanctuary of warmth and joy, a place where friends and family gathered to share in her

infectious laughter and enjoy her delicious meals. Her generosity and ability to make everyone

feel loved and special were unmatched.

Fondly known by her grandchildren as Memaw, she will remain an inspiration, and their

memories together will remain forever etched in their hearts.

She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Isabel Hernandez Melchor Jr.; her father,

Guadalupe Adams; her mother, Alicia Gomez; her stepfather, Tim Gomez, and sister, Rachel

Adams.

Vera leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion that will inspire all who knew her. She is

survived by her children: Michele Amway (Mark Spagnoletti), Christopher (Janet) Melchor, and

Diana Hull; five grandchildren: Jonathan (Krystal) Amway, Christopher Rene Melchor, Mason

Hull, Madalynn (Candido) Barbosa, and Tanner Hull; seven great-grandchildren, including Emilia

and Oliver Hull, and Emilee Amway; sister Angie Delgado, brothers Greg Adams, Gilbert

(Frances) Adams and Michael Adams, her loyal German Shepherd dog, Clutch, and countless

family members and friends who were touched by her kindness and love. Though Vera is no

longer with us, her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those she loved.

Please join the family in celebrating Vera’s life 

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the nursing staff at The Heights of

Gonzales, Dr. Christopher Walker, and the Heart to Heart Hospice nursing staff for their

compassionate care during Vera’s final days.

Her children give heartfelt thanks to the family members who were able to visit her in the

nursing home, offering their love, support and companionship during that time. To the entire

Melchor family we thank you for loving our mother and ensuring she remained part the family.

Serving as pallbearers are Jonathan Alan Amway, Mason Cordell Hull, Tanner Drayton Hull,

Candido Barbosa, Isidro Delgado, Jason Andrew Williams, and honorary pallbearer Christopher

Rene Melchor.