After a blessed life of almost 99 years, Doris K. Wade went to her eternal home on September 2, 2024. She was born on October 24, 1925 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Ernest and Iris Killingsworth. Doris devoted her life to taking care of children, especially her beloved grandchildren. She was a longtime member of Jones Memorial United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Newell Owen Wade, her beloved daughter, Janet M. Strange and brother, J. D. Killingsworth.
She is survived by her two sons, Bobby Wade (Peggy) and Eddy Wade (Rhonda); grandchildren, Robby Wade (Amber), Danny Wade (Tiffany), Randy Wade, Kira Gwaltney (Ian) and Brittany Hancock; seven great-grandchildren, sister, Ruth Turner and countless nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Hearth Hospice and NHC for their care and compassion for our loved one.
Visitation will be Friday, September 6, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church followed by a funeral service at 1:30 in the Church sanctuary. Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the National Kidney Foundation.
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