Barbara Jean Wade, 78, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born September 3, 1933 in Danville, VA, to parents Harry and Georgia Gilley.
Barbara is survived by the love of her life her loving husband of 59 years Floyd Raymond Wade; six daughters Linda Johnson and husband Tommy; Pamela Valdez and husband, Paul; Dale Edwards and husband, Sam; Cherie Stumpf and husband, Robert; Denise Hamilton and husband Kenny; Kandie Kowieski and husband, Mark; thirteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many friends. She is predeceased by her son Scott Wade.
The family will receive friends on Monday, September 3, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Norview Chapel. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Hyde Park Church. Internment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
