Va'Shaun Laron Adams

Va'Shaun Laron Adams was born on September 28, 1977, in Kansas City, Kansas from the union of Carlton and Brenda Adams. He was the only child of this union, and he departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He's preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Nathaniel and Alfretta Adams; maternal grandparents, Leslie and Susie Seals; and a special uncle, Scott Adams.

With Va'Shaun being an only child he was afforded much love, but never did it cloud the vision of God first. Attending church was not optional. As a youth he confessed his faith, hope and trust in Jesus Christ and became a baptized believer of Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Pastor Lloyd Fleming. Later he united with Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Robert L. Brown, where his mother faithfully attends. 

Va'Shaun was educated in the Shawnee Mission school district and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. He continued his education at The Art Institute of Kansas City in Johnson County, Kansas, receiving his Associates of Fine Arts in Film and Media and then his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. Due to his successful college career and his eye for detail, he landed joyful and successful employment with several companies for his graphic design talent. Va'Shaun was the best of the best in his field. He was able to impact the city and country with his trophies, plaques, billboards and so much more.

Va'Shaun achieved many accomplishments despite his health challenges. At the tender age of 8, Va'Shaun was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Despite this, throughout his life God has kept him. He fought a good fight; he never lost his hope and faith in God or that beautiful smile. We can still hear him say, "Mom, Dad, I can do it!"

Va'Shaun leaves to treasure his memory, his precious daughter Jadaeh Collins (Adams); his parents Carlton and Brenda Adams; his special sister Tyese Locke; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, friends, South Park community and Antioch Valley family. 

Va'Shaun's life was marked by the relationships he cherished, the memories he created, and the love he shared with family and friends. He will be forever remembered for his passion for Jesus Christ. Despite all his challenges, VA'Shaun never lost his faith. Though his Earthly journey has ended, his legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held at the Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, KS on Saturday, November 21, 2026. A visitation will be held from 9:00am to 10:00am, with the funeral beginning at 10:00am. He will be laid to rest at Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens following the funeral service. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Breakthrough T1D Foundation for ongoing juvenile diabetes research.