Joyce Wade was born in Barry County, Missouri on December 5, 1939, to James Virgil and Syble Long. She went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 14, 2025.
She is survived by her husband Charles Wade; her brother, John (Evonne) Long; her three sons, Chris (Bridget), Jim (Shelle), Anthony (Sarah) Boehm, and Christopher (Lara) Wade; daughter, Reneé (Jeffrey) Norris; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Joyce married Anthony John Boehm in 1958, and he was the father of their three sons. They were married 14 years. Joyce married Charles Wade, in October 2005. Early in the marriage, to pursue Charlie’s career, they moved to Minneapolis, Kansas where they built a life together and placed their membership at Christ the Lord Community Church. Joyce was actively involved in church and several ministries throughout her life and used her sewing and baking talents to bless the less fortunate and share the love of Christ. The most recent ministry was the Jail Ministry. Even though Joyce could no longer visit the jail she stayed in communication through her partner Lorita Nichols. Her church agreed to take up a yearly donation for the ministry and help with the Christmas cookie baking.
Joyce’s fighting spirit and strength endured through the final years of her life as she faced several health complications. Her life was a living testimony of unshakable faith as she continued to thank God for new mercies every morning. Her legacy lives on in the salvation of those she brought to the Lord; and for their generations to come.
On this day, although we may mourn the loss of an amazing mother, sister, grandmother, wife, and friend, we also find joy in the memories we carry with us. And find peace knowing Joyce is finally at rest and spending eternity with her heavenly Father.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday, February 21, at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467. Graveside services will be at 9:00 A.M., Saturday, February 22, at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M., at Christ the Lord Community Church, 210 W. Shipton Road, Salina, KS 67401. Memorials may be made to the church or Gentiva Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home.