Mrs. Ellen Frances Burgess Wade

October 19, 1937 – February 28, 2019

Mrs. Ellen Frances Burgess Wade, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center.

She worked for many years in the hosiery industry and as a door greeter at Wal-Mart. She loved gardening and taking care of stray cats that she just couldn’t turn away. She also loved her dog Tiny.

She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren unconditionally. Her greatest joy was spoiling the grandchildren that she loved so dearly. She attended every sporting event, play or graduation possible if one of her beloved was involved.

She never met a stranger and had a big heart. She loved her church family at Second Baptist Church, of which she was a member for over 35 years. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend.

Survivors:

Daughters: Sherry McKelvey (Lonnie) & Brenda Baine (Neal)

Grandchildren: Wade Rogers, Hayley Rogers (Chas Haun), Ashley Rogers & Joshua Baine

Great-Grandchildren: Adelyn Rogers & Jubilee Rogers

Nephew: Eddie Heard

Nieces: Mary Smith & Dorothy Ray

Preceded in death by:

Husband: J. Hugh Wade

Parents: Freeman A. & Claudia Burgess

Sisters: Effie Hatley, Pauline Hughes, Mildred Heard & Addie Burgess

Brother: Borden Burgess

Nieces: Anita Mitchell & Nelda Jean Montgomery

Pallbearers: Joshua Baine, Neal Baine, Wade Rogers, Lonnie McKelvey, Eddie Heard & Robert Ray

The Family is accepting flowers