Catherine “Cat” R. Wade (August 3, 1941 – October 27, 2019)

Visitation:  Friday, November 8, 2019
Visitation Time:  5:00 – 7:00 PM
Visitation Location: Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church
1110 Drew Avenue
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, November 9, 2019
Service Time:  11:00 AM
Service Location: Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church
1110 Drew Avenue
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Catherine R. Wade, 78, of Orlando, departed this life on Sunday, October 27, 2019. Catherine was born on August 3, 1941 in South Carolina to Lou and Emanuel Riley. Catherine dedicated her life to education, serving in the Public School System for over 25 years. Her career as an educator in Orange County allowed her to impact the lives of students and colleagues at Orlo Vista Elementary School. She was a member of the Orange County Teacher’s Association, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Catherine also enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, educator and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

“Cat” is survived by her devoted husband, Deacon Myron Wade, Sr.; daughters, Carolyn (Alvin) Holley, Michelle (Fabian) Cook, Lisa (Ulysses) Ward; sons, Michael Riley, Myron (Shawnda) Wade, Jr., Eston Wade, Don (Desiree) Wade; sisters, Ernestine (Johnny) Love, Francis Riley, Bessie Lee Riley, RoseMary Simmons, Minnett Riley; brothers, Enell (Lorraine) Riley, O’Neal (Cindy) Riley, James (Linda) Riley, Ulysses Riley, Presley (Donna) Riley; 10 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 5-7PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019, 11:00AM at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1110 Drew Avenue, Orlando with Pastor Charles Williams, officiating. Interment: Oakland Community Cemetery, Oakland, FL.