Beatrice Wade was born on April 10, 1919 to James and Lucy Fletcher in Greenwood, South Carolina. Beatrice professed her hope in Christ and was baptized at an early age. She was a member of Cote Brilliant Presbyterian Church for over 35 years.
She moved to St. Louis, MO in 1933 with her mother and father. At the age of 18, she married Levi Wade and to this union six children were born. Levi preceded her in death in 1958.
As a tireless worker for her children and grandchildren, Beatrice held many occupations throughout her life including that of a beautician, housekeeper, and caterer. She was a phenomenal cook, who loved to garden and spend time with friends and family. She will always be remembered as a loving and humble spirit who gave all to the care and well-being of her family. She was a pillar of strength and a source of continual compassion and love.
Beatrice departed this life on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at home surrounded by children and grandchildren. In addition to her husband Levi and her parents, she was preceded in death by one of her children, Debra Wilson; a granddaughter, Chandra Wade and a brother, George Fletcher.
She leaves to cherish her memory: one brother, Robert Brown (Connie); one nephew, Sandy Davis; four daughters, Connie Woods of California, Theresa Irby of California, Brenda Osby (Anthony) and Joan Wade, both of St. Louis, Missouri, one son, Irving Wade (Sandra) of Maryland; fourteen (14) grandchildren, Monica, Phyllis, Denise (Patrick), Darren (Shawn), Michael (Daphne), Christopher, Leslie (John), Crystal (Anthony), Misha, Robin, Elbert Jr., Evelyn (John), Bradley, and Myron; twenty-four (24) great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a host of other relatives and many close friends.
