Manatha Wade

Manatha was born to the late Howard and Lula Mae Joiner on November 19 ,1958 in Prairie,Mississippi.She attended school in Alabama where she was a cheerleader and played other sports all the way until she graduated high school while living with Llocella Miniard { aunt Bo}. She accepted Christ at an early age. Then she moved to Gary,IN with her Aunt Ora Fuller. Where she worked at the Steel Mill , The School Corporation and Nursing at the church. Later,she met Bobby Wade Sr. and they joined together in holy matrimony and made three beautiful children Benard Jemison, Bobby Wade Jr. and Ebony Wade.
She is preceded in death by parents; aunt Ora Fuller and Grandson Darrion Jemison.
She leaves to cherish 3 children Benard Jemison, Bobby Wade Jr and Ebony Wade. Brother Ronnie Lane. 1 niece Tonya Watts. 12 grandchildren D'era Jemison, Ja'jaun Jemison,Cassandra Nickens, Neveyah Wade, La'Tayasia Gray, N'Karria Jemison,Desarai Crews, Angel Crews, Aerial Wade, Elai'ja Thompson, Jayceon Wade and Nub'Ian Queen Wade. 5 great-grandchildren Josiah Evans, Ja'sir Evans, Jru Evans, Da'khari Nickens and Jokobe Evans. 1 special aunt Constance Windham. 2 special cousin/ sister Georgette Miniard and Sandra Jemison. 3 Bonus sister Diantha{Miss Colette} Sweets, Linda Moore and Dell Wade. 2 Bonus Daughter Reseda Strudivant and Felicia Green. 2 Bonus Nieces Karen Hampton and DaWanada Reese. 4 Special cousins Denise Johnson, Evie Moore, Maggie Bankhead and Anthony Goffin Sr. Jemison, Stewart, Goffin and Robinson . Special male friend Mr.Bear . Along with a great host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
All Services Saturday December 27,2025. Wake 9:30a.m. Funeral 11:00a.m. at True Faith Church 400 W. 25th Ave Gary,In.
Burial OakHill Cemetery Gary,In.
Professional Services Rendered by Powell Coleman Funeral Home.