Verna Wade, 96, of Bartlett, TN (formerly of Tishomingo County, MS), died Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Rainbow Health and Rehab in Memphis, TN. She was a member of Ellendale Baptist Church for 55 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, quilting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 12 Noon until 1 PM on Saturday, November 14 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Bro. Fred Shackelford. Interment will follow in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by her husband, Max Wade of Bartlett, TN; 1 son – Johnny Max Wade of Bartlett, TN; 1 daughter – Peggy Lee Thompson of Tulsa, OK; 4 grandchildren – Michael Butts of Tulsa, OK; Johnny Wade, Jr. (Melissa) of Tulsa, OK; Jimmy Wade (Tearsa) of Fredricktown, MO; and Laura Mallozzi of Atlanta, GA; and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Verda Virginia Kennedy; her brothers, Bob, Charles, and Joe Kennedy; and her sister, Vera Metcalf.
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Her family knew her as Maw Maw. She was the heart of the family. She was faithful to The Lord throughout her life and a testimony of Jesus Christ. We love you Maw Maw.