Ericka Nicole Wade

PILOT KNOB - Ericka Nicole Wade of Iiron Mountain, Missouri, passed away November 29, 2010, at the age of 20 years. She was born November 14, 1990, in Farmington, Missouri, the daughter of Eric and Deborah (Parker) Wade who survive.

In addition to her parents, Ericka is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Brian and Rachel Bates of Monroe, Michigan; a sister and brother-in-law, Shelly and Dallas Bryant of Park Hills, Missouri; her maternal grandmother, Adalee Parker of Iron Mountain; her paternal grandparents, Bennie and Pat Wade of Asheville, North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Jennifer Saurage of Wixom, Michigan; a niece, Shandon; nephews, Will, Wade, Jobe and Tyler; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends.

Ericka was preceded in death by her grandfather, Raymond Parker and her grandmother, Nellie Wade.

Ericka was a member of Iron Mountain Baptist Church and also attended Stouts Creek Baptist Church. She was a 2009 graduate of Bismarck, High School. Ericka was a full time student at Mineral Area College and was active in the MAC Theatre Guild. She enjoyed sports and helped coach the USVBA Panthers volleyball team.

Funeral services were held December 5, 2010, from Iron Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Wade and Rev. Mike Hagerty officiating. Interment was in Arcadia Valley Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Arrangements were under the direction of Bryson Funeral Home.