Billie Jean Wade Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For Billie Jean Wade

Billie Jean Wade, 86, of Forest Lake Dr., Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at the home of her daughter. She was born in Sydnorsville, VA on June 17, 1934, the daughter of the late Walter L. Joyce and the late Charlotte Hughes Joyce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Noel Wade, Sr.; one son, Eugene Noel "Ricky" Wade, Jr.; two grandsons, Douglas Holland, Jr. and Donald Anthony Jones, Jr.; one sister, Ida Maxine Turner; one brother, Alan Junior Hughes.

"Betty" as she was called, was a member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church where she sang with the Pilgrim Travelers. She retired from Pulaski Furniture Company after 20 plus years of service.

"Betty" leaves to cherish her memory four daughters, Charlotte "Dixie" Holland and her husband Doug of Fayetteville, NC, Edna Wade Jones of Newport News, VA, Ann Wade Merritt, and Arnita L. Wade both of Martinsville, VA; seven grandchildren, Leagene "Nickie" Carter, Camisha Holland, Camille Galloway, Marcus Holland, Latasha Wade, Tiffany Jones, and Takesha Dani Moore; 13 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Elder Alan Preston, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. The family will be receiving friends at the home of her daughter, Arnita Wade, 903 Forest Lake Dr., Martinsville, VA. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens.

Hairston Funeral Home is serving the Wade family.

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I am praying for your family and that God will comfort your hearts during this time. May his peace be with you all throughout the day. Mrs.Wade was a wonderful person and loved to be pampered!!! I will miss her dearly because we shared so many comforting words!!! I remembered how she would look forward to seeing you girls and would wait on her dinner!!!! So I want to say spread your wings Mrs. Wade you have finally made it over!!!! To God Be The Glory!!!! I pray that God will give this family his love !!!! Amen

So so sorry for your Loss. May God give u peace and comfort during this time. Prayers to you Ms. CHARLOTTE and your family. Much love and sympathy. KAREN Penn and the Eggleston family....

To the Family; May God continue to embrace you with His Love and Peace during Mother's Transition. I Love & Miss her. Heaven has received a Marvelous Angel! Elder Brenda Morst

Edna and family, praying that God comfort and sustain you and your family. JoAnn Carr

Edna, praying that God our Father comfort and sustain you and your family. JoAnn Carr

May God hold the family in His hands while you deal with your loss. I pray that God holds you up on every leaning side. My sympathies are with you and I understand your pain. I too will miss "Jean".

Sharing in the transition of your beloved, Ms. Billie Jean Wade. Cherish the beautiful memories. Blessings, Love and Prayers. Marguerite W. Wilson and Tim Witcher

To the family of Billie Jean Wade. I will always remember her from my child hood days on Pinehall. Always let Ricky and I get away with a lot. Always would ask about you from Gracie. I'm not there family but you all have my deepest sympathy. Love, William AGNEW.

So much I could say,I've been with Jean practically all my life. Really since I was a young girl living side by side on Pinehall. Jean and I shared some great moments laughing and talking, she was a talker.I loved Jean as a daughter. I'm going to miss her,to the family you all were always there. Cherish the memories. Love you all. Gracie AGNEW Tidline.

Our deepest sympathy to the Wade family. Jean was always a sweet person and she will be missed. Family, you're in our prayers. Love, Peter and Willie Mae Harris

Love & prayers are extended to Ms. Wade's family. I got to know her @ Stanleytown Health Care, I always stopped by to visit when I visited other residents @ the home. She was always so pleasant. Margie Gilbert, Bassett, VA

Sorry for your loss, extending condolences to the family and praying God will comfort you doing this difficult time. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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