Anna Jean Wade

FARMINGTON Anna Jean Wade, of Farmington, passed away peacefully after the final whistle blew on October 31, 2022, at Cedarhurst at the age of 88. She was born on December 31, 1933, in Elvins, Missouri to the late Thomas and Hazel (Daugherty) Welch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Donald Wade who passed away on March 19, 2020. Anna Jean graduated from Elvins High School in 1951. She went on to attend and graduate from Flat River Junior College in 1953 and then from University of Missouri Columbia in 1955 with a bachelors degree in Education. She continued her college education later in life at Southeast Missouri State University where she received her masters degree. Anna Jean was a physical education teacher for Desloge High School from 1957 until 1962 and then moved to Farmington High School from 1962 until her retirement in 1987. After receiving her masters in counseling, she transitioned into the role of Farmington High School Counselor. She also successfully coached several high school volleyball teams to MAAA conference championships. She later coached the Farmington womens tennis team. Anna Jean genuinely cared deeply for the students she taught, coached, and counseled. Anna Jean was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church and the Red Hat Society Mother Cluckers Chapter of Farmington. She was an avid baseball, basketball, and football fan. She enjoyed playing piano, singing, traveling, and watching sunsets with her husband, but most of all she loved lounging on the boat while sipping a beer and listening to Cardinal baseball on the radio. At the age of 86, she decided to take up painting as a hobby and created many beautiful landscapes. Anna Jean will be remembered as a spunky, fierce competitor, and fun-loving lady with a great sense of humor and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Anna Jean is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Kirk) Reimann of Farmington, special nieces and nephews, Janis and Butch Wade, Nancy and Keith Rariden, Danny and Sandy Wade, and Steve and Sheri Wade along with fifteen other nieces and nephews, her brother-in-law, LeRoy Wade of Farmington, her sister-in-law, Barbara Cornelison of Naperville, Il, three very special grand dogs, and many friends. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel officiated by Pastor Ron Beaton. Interment will be private. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Farmington Pet Adoption Center, P.O. Box 45, Farmington, MO 63640. View the video tribute and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com Memorial Gathering Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, November 5, 2022 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Memorial Service Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, November 5, 2022 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640