Nora Alice Wade

Nora Alice Wade, 91, passed away September 25, 2019 at her home in Elkhart. She was born February 25, 1928 in Elkhart to Roy & Mae (Nunnemaker) Jacobs. On August 1, 1948 she married Dale Wade; he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 1 daughter, Judy Storm, 1 grandson, 1 great-grandson, 1 daughter-in-law, Diana Wade, 6 siblings, Carl Jacobs, Maria Null, Ralph Jacobs, Dorothy Jacobs, Virginia Jacobs, and Ruth Clingdanel. Surviving are 7 children, Mary Ellen (Don) Florea, Dean Wade, David (Jody) Wade, Frances "Fran" (Dennis) Smith, Rebecca (Sam) Ridenour, Wesley "Wes"(Tina) Wade, Timothy (Renee) Wade, 39 grandchildren, 87 great-grandchildren, 21 great great-grandchildren and 1great great great-grandchild. Nora was a childcare provider for over 60 years, lifetime member of Zion Missionary Church and taught Sunday school for over 60 years. She was a member of Zion's Women's Ministry, Zion's Adult Committee, the Missionary Church Joy Committee, volunteered at World Missionary Press, volunteered with Awana, was a member of the Red Hat Society and TOPS Club. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, scrapbooking, puzzles, collecting angels, going to concerts, going on cruises, out to eat and was an avid Colts fan. Although she was very busy she always made time for her family and friends whom she cherished. Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Zion Missionary Church. Additional visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service Monday, September 30, 2019 at the church. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to Zion Missionary Church, Prairie Camp or World Missionary Press. Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nora Alice Wade please visit our Sympathy Store.

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