Gretna……….Fannie Price Matherly Wade, age 90 of Gretna died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at her residence.
Born May 20, 1925 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Stover Lee Matherly and Willie Owen Matherly. She was predeceased by her husband, James O. "Handle Man" Wade; three brothers, Harold Matherly, Bruce Matherly and Clarence Matherly; and three sisters, Doris Matherly, Helen Wade and Gladys Kennedy. Mrs. Wade retired from Burlington. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, socializing with friends and spending time with her family.
She is survived by one son, David Wade and his wife, Tempie of Williamsburg; one daughter, Judy Wade Shelton of Gretna; one stepson, Fred Wade and his wife, Jeneal of Dunn, NC; one brother, Guy Matherly of Hurt; four grandchildren, Kristen B. Shelton, Shannon S. Davis, Alexandria Wade and Daniel Wade; and two great-grandchildren, Lucas Davis and Nina Davis.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Gretna Burial Park by Roy Parker, Minister.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Gretna Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.