Hephzibah, GA-Mrs. Barbara Wade entered into rest Monday, August 30, 2021 at her residence.
Barbara Ann Johnson was the first child of three children born to Robert and Rosie Johnson, on May 14, 1953, in Screven County, Georgia.
Barbara always had a kind and helping spirit, which lead to her earning her Associate’s degree in Nursing in 1971, and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 1978.
She met Willie B. Wade in 1975 and they married in 1976. Over their forty-five year marriage, they had three children together: one son, John Wade; and two daughters, Miranda and Teresa Wade.
Barbara worked in various fields of healthcare as a nurse and retired in 2012 from the Medical College of Georgia, where she worked in the Utilization and Review Department as a Nurse Manager.
Barbara accepted Christ in her life at an early age. She worshiped at Faith Ministries in Dublin, Georgia, where she led Sunday School Class until the time of her death. Barbara loved reading the Bible, gardening, plants, and just being outdoors. She adored her grandchildren and loved spending time with her granddaughters. Her favorite television shows were Perry Mason and Law & Order. Her favorite song was “You’re Still the One” by: Shania Twain.
Barbara leaves to cherish her memories: her loving husband, Willie B. Wade; one son, John Wade; two daughters, Miranda Wade, and Teresa Leverett (Lamar); eight granddaughters, Leighah, Simone, Fafa, Norvinya, Laila, Elle, Taylor, and Luna; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Graveside services will be Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2700 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, Georgia.
Mask are required.
Services will be live streamed: maysmortuaryfacebook.com
Public viewing will be Friday, September 10, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706)722-6401.
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