Coffeyville -
Lillian P. Wade, 83, a longtime Havana resident passed away Tuesday morning, August 3, 2010 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville.
She was born April 6, 1927 at Caney, KS to Otho Pearl and Bessie Nell (Whitson) Fletcher. Lillian grew up and attended school in the Caney area and graduated from Caney High School.
On November 25, 1944 she married Clarence J.R. “Jake” Wade at Independence, KS. Following their marriage they made their home in Caney until moving to Havana. Lillian worked and Dale’s Café and Love’s Cleaners until going to work for the U.S. Postal Service in Havana, she served as Postmaster for 26 years retiring in 1996. Mr. Wade preceded her in death in 1986
Lillian was a member of Havana United Methodist Church, after moving to Coffeyville she attended Westside Christian Church. She was active in T.O.P.S., the American Diabetes Association, and AARP, for many years she wrote the Havana Happenings for the Caney Chronicle. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and attending sporting events that her grandchildren were participating in.
Survivors include one son, Richard Wade and wife Kay of Williamsburg, VA; two daughters, Peggy King of Thibodeaux, LA, and Vicky Carinder and husband Everett of Coffeyville; one daughter-in-law, Dana Wade of Tyro; ten grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sons, Fred Wade and Butch Wade.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Westside Christian Church in Coffeyville. Burial will be in the Havana Cemetery.
Friends may call on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials to Westside Christian Church, Tyro Christian Church and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
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Lil, you were the best mother-in-law and Grandma. Your acceptance of me and my children into your family was nothing short of amazing. You embraced us as family from the day we arrived from England and were always there for us. We will miss you!
Love
Kay
Vicky, so sorry to hear about your mom. Vince had been staying in his room so I didn’t realize your mom had passed. My prayers are with you but now they are both free of pain and happy.
Deanne Cummings
My sincere sympathy and prayers to the family.
Larry A Wieneke
IL Retiree NAPUS
Grandma,
You were a kind, loving and compassionate woman. Thank you for all of the love you gave to everyone who knew you. You will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this time.
Love,
Kim
Vicky,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cathy
Vicky, Everett and family,
I am sorry to read of your mother’s passing. God bless your hearts with His peace.
Amy
Dana, Boys and family,
So sorry to hear about your losss. My thoughts are with all of you at this time. I know she was a wonderful mother-in-law and grandmother to all of you.
Gretchen
Dear Vicky
you are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please call.
Sincerely,
Jackie