Inez Upton Wade's Obituary
Inez Upton Wade went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, March 1, 2017 age 94 in Memphis, TN. Born September 25, 1922 in Beech Bluff, TN and survived by son, Norris A. Wade, 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, sister Hazel Holmes Mabry and brothers Eugene Upton and Ronald Upton. Predeceased by husband Reverend Willard Rudolph “WR” Wade, daughters Sherry Marie Wade Collier Reeves, Marion Dale Wade Johnson, and Karen Gale Wade Clark Buescher (twins), father Ralder Dewitt “RD” Upton, mother Bessie Jane Grisham Upton and brother Billy Joe Upton. Inez was a Godly woman and a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church Memphis for 50 years. There she taught and grew her beloved garden, the Ladies Bible Class for many years. New Hope Baptist Church Cordova TN was her previous church home. Oh how she loved working in her flower beds and vegetable garden! Inez dearly loved her son, grandchildren and great grandchildren and all loved their Mom and Mamaw. Our entire family will miss our Prayer Warrior. Inez was loved by all. I miss you, Mom. Thank you for your unconditional Love. Your Love will continue to lift and carry all the family. Please say hi to Dad and the girls. Service with burial to follow March 4, 9:30am at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery Poplar Avenue. www.memorialparkfuneralandcemetery.com Please send memorials to Ridgeway Baptist Church Memphis, TN, MIFA Meals on Wheels, or your favorite charity. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 3 from 5:00-7:00PM. The funeral will be held Saturday, March 4 at 9:30AM. All services will be held at Memorial Park.
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