Judy Sullivan Wade

Born on July 30, 1943, in Washington, Arkansas, to Burley and Lola Mae Sullivan, Judy lived a life full of love, laughter, and service to others. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Joan Lucas.

Judy is survived by her devoted husband of 44 years, Duane Wade; her children, Laurice Wintermantel (spouse Larry), Kevin Parker, Sandra Denise Wade Burgess, and Jeff Wade; her grandchildren, Jenifer Brittenham, Emyli Speer (spouse Kelli), Blake (spouse Tory), and Levi (spouse Morgan); her great-grandchildren, Jordan English, Collin Brittenham, Kobi Brittenham, Jayden Shneckenaichner; and her great-great-grandchildren, Chay, Carlie, and Kaydence Vaughn and Evalyn English. As well as many special aunts, uncles, nieces who all held a significant place in Judy’s heart. Judy’s love for her family was immeasurable, and she cherished every moment spent with them.

A proud graduate of Idabel High School in Idabel, Oklahoma, Judy began her career as a professional hairdresser before pursuing a nursing degree. She graduated from Texarkana Community College as a Licensed Practical Nurse, later becoming a Registered Nurse. Judy was well-known at Wadley Regional Hospital, where she worked in the Emergency Room for many years and made a lasting impact on her patients and colleagues. Her career path later led her to HealthSouth, where she worked as a Nurse Liaison.

Judy will always be remembered for her "spitfire" personality—her witty, comical nature and her quick sense of humor that brightened every room she entered. Whether she was enjoying a CocaCola (which was always closely guarded), or offering her advice with a laugh, Judy was a force to be reckoned with and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm Monday, March 31st, 2025 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Sunday March 30th, 2025 at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane.

Online tributes may be sent to www.eastfuneralhome.com

In Judy’s own words, “It is what it is”—a reminder to embrace life’s ups and downs with humor, grace, and a positive spirit.