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Virginia A. Wade: Obituary

Virginia A. Wade, 82, of Murphy passed away in her home Sunday, February 9, 2020. Born in Binghamton, New York, she came here to Murphy 28 years ago from Tampa, Florida. She was a member of the Murphy Seventh-day Adventist Church.

She leaves behind six children, Robbin, Merri, Jimmy, Mike, Debbie, and Sandy; sister, Joyce; nephew, David; sister-in-law, Ann; and nieces, Rayma and Robbi; 13 grandchildren, Dwayne, Daniel, Jimmy John, Joey, Steven, Harrison, Cheyenne, Aryzona, John, Jamey, Jennifer, Joshua, and Kortni; and 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Ada Dalrymple Wade; brother, Richard Wade; grandson, Michael Dale Tuttle; niece, Julee Rabion; and her youngest son, Paul Wade.

No services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Murphy Adventist Christian School (MACS), 1584 Old Ranger Road, Murphy, NC 28906.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.

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