Zuma I. Wade

Augusta, GA – Memorial Services for Mrs. Zuma I. Wade, 87, who entered into rest December 19, 2022, will be conducted Thursday afternoon, December 29, 2022, at 2 o’clock at First Baptist Church of Jackson. Rev. Brian Henderson officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Mrs. Wade was the daughter of the late Early and Jeanette Inglett. She was born and raised in Augusta, GA, making it her lifelong home. Mrs. Wade was a 1953 graduate of Richmond Academy and was a longtime member of Warren Baptist Church. Her professional life included her work as a civil servant at Ft. Gordon and she later retired from the Richmond County Board of Education, serving as a school crossing guard. She loved serving the school children and her community. However, her greatest role in life was that of a mother. As a mother and homemaker, she provided her family with unconditional love and care. Mrs. Wade was a one-of-a-kind lady who was loved by everyone she knew, especially her beloved husband, children, and grandchildren. She was an example to them all and as a strong, independent woman and will be fondly remembered as a naturally beautiful and classy lady with a fiery personality. Mrs. Wade also took great joy in the simple things of life. She loved to garden and cultivated the most beautiful roses. Her other passions included fashion, clothes, and shopping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Cuthbert Inglett, and Curtis Key. Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband of 53 years, Kenneth G. Wade; her children, Kenny Wade, Jr. (Paige) of Blairsville, GA, Pamela Burchfield (Robert) of Charlotte, NC, Ricky C. Wade of La Grange, NC, Arthur B. O’Conner of Augusta, GA, Sharon Joy W. McDade of Augusta, GA, and Georgia Ann Vinson of North Augusta, SC. She was also blessed with twelve wonderful grandchildren, McKenzie Wade, Kyle Wade, Zane Burchfield, Ryan O’Conner, Ethan O’Conner, Madison Elizabeth, McDade, Jacob David Lanham, Augustine Victoria Vinson, Dennis Wayne Vinson Jr., Savannah Syble Vinson, Praisely Ann Vinson, and Abram Alexander Vinson; and one great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Jackson, 400 Third Street, Jackson, SC 29831. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is assisting the family with their arrangements (803)278-1181.

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Zuma I. Wade

September 4, 1935 - December 19, 2022