Eloise Christine “Weezy” Parson Wade, age 89, of Homer, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
Born on May 17, 1933, in Maysville, she was a daughter of the late Ervin Carter Parson and Minnie Magnolia Powell Parson. Mrs. Wade graduated from Banks County High School. Over the years, she was employed by the following: Baker & Taylor in Commerce, where she retired after 20 years; the Hosiery Mill in Gainesville; the Golden Pantry in Homer; Banks County High School where she retired from nutrition. Mrs. Wade was a member of Temple Baptist Church, who also attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. She was a lifelong resident of Banks County, but recently resided at Jackson Oaks Senior Living in Jefferson. She was loved by many, who knew her for her wonderful recipes that she enjoyed cooking. In her spare time, she also enjoyed puzzles, and traveling the United States, which she did until age 89.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie D. Wade; grandson, Adam Tailor Wade; brothers, Paul Carter Parson and Edward Parson.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, David Wade of Phoenix, Arizona, Danny Wade (Crystal) of Homer, Dwight Wade (Jean) of Homer, and Derek Wade (Lisa) of Homer; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother, Jasper “Jack” Parson of Warner Robins; sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene Magnolia Griggs of Anderson, South Carolina, Bonnie Parson Marchbanks (Edward) of Demorest, Vickey Parson Thomas of Homer, and Debrah Rose David (Walter) of Homer; brother-in-law, Grady White of Hall County; sister-in-law, Mary Davidson of Demorest; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at the funeral home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Lula, with Rev. James Duncan, and Rev. Lamar Purcell officiating. Interment will follow at Temple Baptist Church Cemetery.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Steward Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of the arrangements.
