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Obituary For Vernese Arnetta Wade
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Vernese Wade on Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Vernese Wade was born January 26, 1960, in Daytona Beach, Florida, to Madison and Minnie G. Wade. Being reared in a Christian home, she confessed Christ and was baptized by the Rev. W.R. Lovelace at the St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Ormond Beach, Florida.
Her faith has been at the center of her life, having attended Sunday School as a child throughout adulthood. While in Tallahassee attending college and later for work, she joined the Bethel A.M.E. Church where her membership remained until she received her call into eternal rest on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
She received her formal education in the public schools of Volusia County, where she attended Rigby Elementary and Ormond Junior High School, and graduating from Seabreeze Senior High School in 1978. Vernese journeyed to Tallahassee to attend Florida A&M University, where she received her majored in Graphic Arts/Production Management and received her Bachelor of Science degree and later a Master of Education degree in Business Education from FAMU. She also earned certificates in Human Resource Development from FSU and College Business Management from the University of Kentucky.
Vernese retired from FAMU in 2022 after more than 30 years of service, having been the Assistant University Registrar in Academic Affairs, Supervisor of the Service Response Center in Plant Operations, and Resident Hall Director in Student Affairs. She also served as a Relocation Specialist for Homes & Lands Publishing Corporation, Inc., Editor/Coordinator for the Mental Health Association of Leon County, and Office Manager for Gallon & Sons Mechanical, Inc.
Cherishing her memory is her sister Eileen Wade of Tallahassee, Florida; nieces, Sharon (Ernest) Ball of Atlanta, Georgia; Rose Gordon White and Sylvia Gordon of Largo, Florida; Chanta Hicks of Bear, Delaware; Lynette {Lawrence) Taylor of Pembroke Pines, Florida; and Tonya Gordon of Largo, Florida; nephews, Matson L. (Jean) Wade Jr. of San Francisco, California, and Barry J. Wade of Moseley, Virginia; great nieces, Nicole Wade of Chester, Virginia, and Olivia {Erik Gokbora) Wade of Reno, Nevada; Godchildren , Langston Glenn of Chester,Virginia, and twins Brittany and Whitney Johnson of Tallahassee, Florida. Also celebrating her homegoing are her close friends Valerie White and Charles Williams, other relatives and friends.
Vernese's parents and brother Matson L. {Grace) Wade and sister Rose L. {Joe) Gordon predeceased her.
Life Celebration will be 12:00PM Friday, January 03, 2025 at Bethel AME Church. Burial will be 2:30PM Saturday, January 04, 2025 at Volusia Memorial Park Cemetery In Ormond Beach FL.
On behalf of the staff and management of Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc., we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Vernese Wade
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Sherryl Pryer sent The Peace Lily for Vernese Arnetta Wade - January 02, 2025
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the Family. Your FAMU classmate, Lloyd Parker
Rest well my Sweet friend and classmate π. I will always love and miss you much π. Enjoy your presence with our God!
I am just learning about Ms. Wade's passing this year. I remember her being very kind and dedicated to her job and students. She was always friendly towards me and always greeted me with her dazzling smile. To her family, may God's loving arms embrace you and give you a sense of peace and I pray for your healing from your loss. - Sabrina Butler
SHE ALWAYS HAD A BIG BEAUTIFUL SMILE.ALWAYS WERE KIND AND A SWEET PERSON.FAMU EMPLOYEE DEBRA MAYO.
To GOD be HIS Glory for Sister Vernese's story. Remembering Ms. Wade in the Foote-Hilyer Administration Center at FAMU, always with the most pleasant disposition and ready-smile to light up the hallway and the Registrar's Office, immediately reminds me of God's Faithfulness! The patience and assistance she shared with students and instructors of record (like me) consistently displayed "Excellence With Caring!" God's Word is true and can be trusted: "After you've suffered for a while, then shall you be established." ~~1 Peter 5:10 Queen Vernese Arnetta Wade--continue to rest in peace and power, until we meet again...
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Vernese. She was such a pleasure to work with. She was always kind and extremely helpful to students and staff alike. I enjoyed working with her and always knew she would do everything possible to help. I pray that the Holy Spirit rests with the family to provide comfort during this time. Sincerely, Phyllis Watson
An amazing human being and a gift to students. I will never forget the help she provided me.
Eileen, you have my sincere condolences. I know how close the two of you were. I pray God will give you the strength to endure during this difficult and sorrowful time. Brenda Mason
I had the privilege of working alongside Ms. Wade in the Registrars Office for many years before her retirement. Her warm demeanor and genuine love for engaging with students, staff, and faculty truly made a difference. She brought kindness and compassion to everyone she encountered, and her presence will be greatly missed.
Vernese and I were roommates our freshman year at Florida A&M University. I had arrived from New Jersey a few days before registration and I did not have a roommate. My mom and Vernese's mom were talking to each other as Vernese and I stood in line to register. Since we both did not have a roommate, we agreed to room together for our freshman year that day. I remember her as a sweet, kind and joyful person. We lost touch after freshman year but I have often thought of her throughout the years. I was saddened to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
My deepest condolences to the love one's of Ms. Wade. I will never forget the warm smile and the helping hand Ms. Wade extended to me as a FAMU student many years ago, about 24 years to be more precise. Ms. Wade displayed excellent with caring as she assisted me with registering for my classes. Since that day I started stopping by Foote Hilyer Admin building to say hello to Ms. Wade, and I recall her calling me doctor before I ever knew that I would someday obtain my PhD. βΊοΈ At that time, I was simply trying to matriculate through my bachelor degree program...
Rest in Peace Ms. Wade! May fond memories continue to live on forever in the hearts of all of the students who lives you have blessed with your good works.
My heart twinged when I received the news of Vernese Wade's passing. We walked the hills of FAMU many days and shared lots of meaningful conversations about living a good life. She was always joyful with a great sense of humor, a big loving heart, and a beautiful smile. I will miss you friend.
My deepest condolences to Ms. Wade's family. I worked with Ms. Wade years ago at the Physical Plant while in school at FAMU. She was a "JOY" to work with! I pray that God's Comfort, Peace, and Love to blanket each of you. You are in my prayers.
Love, Edna D. Granger
Eileen, may God be your refuge during your time of mourning the passing of your sister, your friend. Love Cliff and Vera Teed
Just found out today of my cousin Vernese passing RIP cousin love your cousin Annglet Norton Thomas
RIP my dear friend. Mary McCarthy, Quincy Florida
My deepest condolences to Eileen and the family. My heart is so heavy. Vernese was a very special friend for over 25 years. She was a kind and caring person with an amazing spirit and wonderful sense of humor. Heaven has gained a beautiful, loving and caring Angel, My Prayer is that the Holy Spirit will comfort and strengthen you during this time of bereavement.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
