Sylvia
Wade
(Musick)
Sylvia Dallas Musick Wade
January 4, 1937 – January 5, 2023
On the pre-dawn morning of Thursday, January 5, 2023, Sylvia M. Wade, 86, of Roanoke, Virginia, having completed her mortal mission passed through the veil and returned to her eternal home with her Heavenly Father.
Sylvia Dallas Musick Wade was born on January 4, 1937, in Bluefield, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian Simpson Musick and Dallas Texas Musick and her sister, Jane Lee Musick.
Sylvia is survived by her husband of nearly sixty-five years, Darden Lee Wade; daughters, Pamela White (Tim) and Donna Agee (Rob); son, Alan (Debbie); granddaughter, Carmen Wright (Ben); grandson, Corey Wright (Amber); and stepgrandson, Kyle Sink.
She completed her training as a Registered Nurse at the Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing, Roanoke, Virginia in 1957. After devoting herself solely to raising her children until they were of school age, Sylvia embarked upon a medical career that spanned over 30 years where she committed herself to the compassionate care of the infirmed and elderly in Geriatric Nursing.
As a devout Christian, Sylvia possessed a deep and abiding faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ. She also expressed love for family and friends in many acts of charity and selfless service.
A “Special Thank You” to Shenna, Irish and Mary, who provided excellent home care in support of the family. “Thank You” to her church family who fellowshipped with her. An “Extra Special Thank You” to her best friends, Carolyn Moore and Virginia Perdue, for their kindness and our appreciation to the excellent team of caregivers at Good Samaritan Hospice.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Oakey’s South Chapel. Interment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.Oakeys.com.
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Arrangements by Oakey’s Funeral Service – South Chapel, Roanoke, VA (540) 989-3131.