Anne Wade

November 10, 1917 - September 29, 2011

Anne Marie Mallen Wade, age 93, of Smyrna passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice. Anne was born on November 10, 1917 in Plattsburg, MO to Arthur and Margaret Mallen. She grew up in a large family with her siblings as first generation Irish. After graduating high school, Anne attended dances in the USO which is how she met the love of her life, Wilford Wade. She became a farmer's wife and was blessed with three beautiful children: Tom, Rose, and John. Anne was a homemaker for most of her life, but also worked as a secretary for the City of Kansas City, MO. She was an active participant in the Roman Catholic Church in Kansas City, MO. Anne loved life, she enjoyed to dance, to read, but most of all, she loved her family. She will be missed. Anne Marie Wade is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Wilford Wade. She is survived by her oldest son, Tom Wade and his wife Eleanor of Austell, GA; her only daughter, Rose and her husband Denver Austin of Atlanta, GA; her youngest son, John Wade and his wife Saengsiri of Thailand; seven grandchildren,Rebecca, Katie, Rachel, Alison, Kevin, Eric, and James; her special great-grandchild, Ella; and her sister, Agnes Clifton of Topeka, KS. The funeral service will be held at 10:00am (in state 9:30am) on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Smyrna, GA with Father Jim Kuczynski officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Harmony Memorial Gardens in Mableton, GA.