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Wanda Ethel Wade (affectionately known as Grammy), 91, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from complications of Alzheimer's Dementia.
Born June 19, 1933, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Zimmerman and had two sisters, Deanna Ortmyer and Ramona Helsel.
She was married to the late James Elwood Wade, and together they raised two sons, James Randall Wade and Chris Allen Wade.
Wanda is survived by her son Chris Wade and his wife Carmen Eliza Wade and her daughter, Angie Ordonez, daughter in law, Margaret Wade, grandchildren Rachael Wade, Hunter Wade and Hillary Wade-Baxtrom, and great grandchildren Jaxon Baxtrom and Ivan Baxtrom.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date and announced on Facebook.
Arrangements were made with J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD, and online condolences can be offered at www.jldavisfh.com.