Barbara Wade Obituary
Barbara Ann Townsend Wade, 79, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Augusta Health in Fishersville.
She was born on April 3, 1946, in Washington, D.C. to the late Winford William and Marjorie Jean Morgan Townsend.
She is survived by her brother, William Boyd Townsend, Sr. and his wife, Mary; her niece, April Lynn Townsend; and her nephew, William Boyd Townsend, Jr.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of forty-one years, James Winfred Wade.
Barbara will be buried by her husband James at Pleasant View Lutheran Church Cemetery in Verona.
At the request of Barbara there will be no public services.
Special thanks to all her family and friends for all their love and support over the years.
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