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Betty Wade Obituary

Betty Huff Wade, 63, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2008. Betty was a a Beautician for 40 years, and a member of Word of Truth Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Claude Wade, of Floyd, Va.; her children and their spouses, Jeffrey and Vickie Wade, of Floyd, Va., Amy and Brett Bolen, of Willis, Va., and Jason Wade and friend, Stacy Naggy, of Floyd, Va.; her brothers and sisters, Calvin Huff, of Roanoke, Va., Galen Huff, of Floyd, Va., Connie Belcher, of Floyd, Va., Margaret Mende, of Floyd, Va., Lawrence Huff, of Hawaii, Darrell Huff, of North Carolina, and Mark Huff, of Floyd, Va.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Lee Shelton, the Reverend Stephen Lackey, and the Reverend Murray Agee officiating. Interment will follow at the Lee Cemetery at Tuggles Gap. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2008, at Gardner Funeral Home where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 10, 2008.

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Dot Bolt

October 11, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Pansy Wimmer

October 11, 2008

My prayers are with each of you at this time. I worked with Neeya at West End Mkt. and Betty visited us each day. She was a kind lady. I still have a gift she gave me for no reason.

Gregory & Amy Poff

October 10, 2008

Amy & Family,
We are so sorry to here about your Mom You are in our prayers and thoughts and will continue to be in the weeks ahead. We Love you
Gregory, Amy, and children

Sylvia Hubbard Radozycki

October 10, 2008

I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My prayers & thoughts are with you, Claude and your children and to Betty's siblings. I am Geneva's sister; Waymon's sister in law.

Janet Peak

October 10, 2008

Jeff and Amy,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I remember her as a dedicated mother who wanted the best for her children. I remember both of you with fondness.

Joyce & Ronnie Midkiff

October 10, 2008

So very sorry for your loss. We know its not easy. May memories keep you close.

Angel Spangler

October 10, 2008

We are very sorry to hear about Betty's passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed very much. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stacy, Angel, Riley and Mia Spangler

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