Obituary for Reva Elizabeth Weeks (Wade)
“I want to fly, fly away.”
On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, Reva Wade Weeks, 96, of Salem, did indeed, fly away to join loved ones in Heaven.
She was born January 27, 1918 in Indian Valley, VA, a daughter of the late Elvin Wyatt Wade and Ona Layman Wade. Her husband, Harry C. Weeks, preceded her in death on March 18, 2009.
She was an active and long time member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Reva was a “Professional Volunteer,” she rolled bandages for the Red Cross during World War II, was always ready to help at church or any community activity or drive that could use a helping hand. At age 92, she read the Bible in its entirety and often said, “Why did I wait so long to do that?” She served as the Wade and Layman families’ historian, collecting, and compiling binders of genealogical information over the decades.
Left to cherish her memory are nieces, Carolyn Shockley (Leo), Lea Ford (Ross) and Camellia Nolen (Curtis); numerous great nieces and nephews and beloved cousins Lois Hogue and Sammie Wade. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Ovada Weeks; longtime friend, Frances Trent and family, and special friend and neighbor, Glenn Tilley.
The family would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere thanks to the staffs of Emeritus at Ridgewood Gardens, Raleigh Court Health and Rehabilitation Center and Good Samaritan Hospice.
A Graveside service will be held at 2PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice 2408 Electric Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, Reva Wade Weeks, 96, of Salem, did indeed, fly away to join loved ones in Heaven.
She was born January 27, 1918 in Indian Valley, VA, a daughter of the late Elvin Wyatt Wade and Ona Layman Wade. Her husband, Harry C. Weeks, preceded her in death on March 18, 2009.
She was an active and long time member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Reva was a “Professional Volunteer,” she rolled bandages for the Red Cross during World War II, was always ready to help at church or any community activity or drive that could use a helping hand. At age 92, she read the Bible in its entirety and often said, “Why did I wait so long to do that?” She served as the Wade and Layman families’ historian, collecting, and compiling binders of genealogical information over the decades.
Left to cherish her memory are nieces, Carolyn Shockley (Leo), Lea Ford (Ross) and Camellia Nolen (Curtis); numerous great nieces and nephews and beloved cousins Lois Hogue and Sammie Wade. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Ovada Weeks; longtime friend, Frances Trent and family, and special friend and neighbor, Glenn Tilley.
The family would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere thanks to the staffs of Emeritus at Ridgewood Gardens, Raleigh Court Health and Rehabilitation Center and Good Samaritan Hospice.
A Graveside service will be held at 2PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice 2408 Electric Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
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