Olaf Adams and his wife Valera Morrison Adams owned and operated Wayside Grocery in the Mulberry community. A tiny country store, with feed, groceries, candy, and a large cooler filled with soft drinks, the grocery was frequented by most of the Mulberry and surrounding area communities.The Adams ran the store their entire lives and lived next door. Olaf was in the store every day in time for local early morning bread truck deliveries until closing around 7:00 PM and was a friendly face. Mr.and Mrs. Adams housed a large extended family in their home and an apartment under their store. The provided a place to live for Olaf's aunts and Valera's father. They carried on daily household operation from the store.Valera enjoyed cooking and sharing with her neighbors. The Adams were a very friendly couple. They always enjoyed decorating the Wayside Grocery windows at Christmas time. Mr. and Mrs. Adams attended Hilltop and Baptist Home Church.They had one child, Bobby, who passed away his shortly after his birth. The Adams were especially fond of a few selected children who lived within walking distance of Wayside Grocery. Mr. Adams also kept beagles and enjoyed small game hunting. When relaxing, he could be found with his pipe, something to read and his slippers.Wayside Grocery closed when Mr. Adams became ill and remained vacant until the NCDOT demolished the building in 2014.
Olaf Adams and his wife Valera Morrison Adams owned and operated Wayside Grocery in the Mulberry community. A tiny country store, with feed, groceries, candy, and a large cooler filled with soft drinks, the grocery was frequented by most of the Mulberry and surrounding area communities.The Adams ran the store their entire lives and lived next door. Olaf was in the store every day in time for local early morning bread truck deliveries until closing around 7:00 PM and was a friendly face. Mr.and Mrs. Adams housed a large extended family in their home and an apartment under their store. The provided a place to live for Olaf's aunts and Valera's father. They carried on daily household operation from the store.Valera enjoyed cooking and sharing with her neighbors. The Adams were a very friendly couple. They always enjoyed decorating the Wayside Grocery windows at Christmas time. Mr. and Mrs. Adams attended Hilltop and Baptist Home Church.They had one child, Bobby, who passed away his shortly after his birth. The Adams were especially fond of a few selected children who lived within walking distance of Wayside Grocery. Mr. Adams also kept beagles and enjoyed small game hunting. When relaxing, he could be found with his pipe, something to read and his slippers.Wayside Grocery closed when Mr. Adams became ill and remained vacant until the NCDOT demolished the building in 2014.
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