Vernice Ladean Wade

FARMINGTON Vernice LaDean Wade, of Farmington, formerly of Fredericktown, entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 92. She was born on August 4, 1930, in Fredericktown, Missouri, to the late Forney and Grace (Wilkinson) Knott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bud" Edward Wade, her daughter, Sheila Gail Wade, her brother, James "Buddy" Knott, along with several sister in laws, brother in laws, nieces, and nephews. Vernice is survived by her children, Cindy (Ron) Elkins, Becky (Chris) Finch, and Dale Wade all of Farmington, her grandchildren, Derek Detring, Bryan (Ashleigh) Finch, Brandon (Carrie) Elkins, and Brianna (Jeremy) Funk, her great grandchildren, Alexia, Lincoln, Abagail, Amelia, and Lily, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Vernice was a longtime bookkeeper in the area for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Farmington. She was also a former member of Crossroads First Church of God in Farmington where she was very active in the music and childrens programs. Vernice enjoyed playing the piano. She adored her grandkids and her great grandbabies. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel officiated by Pastor Dwight Jones and Pastor Tommy Fults. Interment to follow at Hillview Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 225 South Meramec, Suite 400, St. Louis, MO 63105. View the video tribute and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome. Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Friday, August 12, 2022 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Funeral Service Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, August 13, 2022 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640