Marcella Wade, age 90, of Gulfport passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Gulfport. She was born in Lucedale and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for most of her life. She was a member of Bond Baptist Church and served in the ministry with her late husband, Rev. John W. Wade, Sr. for 49 years. She was known for her great wit and charm and she had many talents as an organist, artist, and counselor.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. John W. Wade Sr.
Mrs. Wade is survived by three daughters, Nancy Bryant (Jim), Kathy Ortiz, and Marchia Moore; a son, John W. Wade, Jr. (Audrey); 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren.
The visitation will be held Monday, August 15, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport with the funeral service following at 7:00 P.M. Burial will be at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery.
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