Shirley Jean Wade

Shirley Jean Merrill Wade, 69, of Morgantown, WV, was ushered into the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, at the Monongalia General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and Pastor Doug Miller. Shirley was born on May 2, 1943, in Morgantown, daughter to the late Lloyd and Mildred Merrill. She graduated from Morgantown High School in 1961. She played saxophone in the band and was a Mohiganette. After graduation she worked as a legal secretary for many local attorneys. She later went to work at Monongalia General Hospital as an Executive Secretary in Administration and retired there after nearly 20 years of service. After retirement, she worked for her son, Thomas, at Wade's Auction Service for 17 years. Shirley was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church where she attended since Junior High School. She enjoyed going to auctions, bazaars, gospel sings and spending time with her family; especially her dear grandchildren. Shirley was a healed 40 year cancer survivor. She married Richard Harker Wade on June 29, 1963. In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Pamela Kessler and husband Bill, Deborah Wotring and husband Gene and one son Thomas Wade and wife Christine; eight grandchildren, Savannah, Garrett, Logan, Chantelle, Mirannda, & Rennick Wotring, Tommy & Whitney Wade, and extended family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents and in-laws. Friends may call at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013 from 1-3 and 5-8pm. She will then lie in repose at the CMA Church on Monday Feb. 25 from 9am until time of services at 10am with Pastor Doug Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley's memory to the Wade Family Memorial Fund at Huntington National Bank.

Sunday, February 24, 2013 12:00 AM

Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home 10 S. High St. morgantown, wv 26501

Monday, February 25, 2013

Christian and Missionary Alliance Church 317 Elmhurst Street morgantown, wv 26505

Monday, February 25, 2013

Christian and Missionary Alliance Church 317 Elmhurst Street morgantown, wv 26505