Barbara Wade Obituary Barbara Griffin Wade August 25, 1942 － August 3, 2023 Franklin － Barbara Griffin Wade, 80, passed away unexpectedly August 3, 2023. Born in Richmond and raised in Wakefield, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Jesse Griffin and Linda Holt Griffin. She was also predeceased by her husband, Clifford Edward Wade; a sister, Jessie Griffin Turner; a brother, David Griffin; son-in-law, Thomas Neal Marks; and a special friend, Larry Long. Barbara was a graduate of Wakefield High School and a former secretary for Farm Bureau and Franklin High School and a retired from Riverdale Elementary School. She was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church and was very involved in the church and with the Women‚Äôs Fellowship. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Kim Wade Marks; two grandchildren, Jordan Leigh Marks and Mariah Faith Marks; two sisters-in-law, Becky Griffin and Kathy Jane Wade; a niece, Jennifer Kencht; a nephew, George Turner (Judy); and several great nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM Monday, August 7, 2023 in Franklin Congregational Christian Church with Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Franklin Congregational Christian Church. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Aug. 5, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Barbara-G-Wade 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/barbara-wade-obituary?id=52629907 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Barbara Griffin Wade, 80, passed away on 3 August 2023. Born in Richmond and raised in Wakefield, she was a graduate of Wakefield High School. She worked as a secretary for Farm Bureau and Franklin High School, and retired from Riverdale Elementary School. She was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Memorial Service was held at 2 PM on 7 August 2023 in Franklin Congregational Christian Church with Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. A reception followed the service in the church. The family suggested memorial donations be made to Franklin Congregational Christian Church. ### The Edited Obituary Barbara Griffin Wade Obituary Barbara Griffin Wade 25 August 1942 - 3 August 2023 Franklin - Barbara Griffin Wade, 80, passed away unexpectedly 3 August 2023. Born in Richmond and raised in Wakefield, she was a daughter of the late Hubert Jesse Griffin and Linda Holt Griffin. She was also predeceased by her husband, Clifford Edward Wade; a sister, Jessie Griffin Turner; a brother, David Griffin; son-in-law, Thomas Neal Marks; and a special friend, Larry Long. Barbara was a graduate of Wakefield High School and a former secretary for Farm Bureau and Franklin High School and retired from Riverdale Elementary School. She was a member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church and was very involved in the church and with the Women's Fellowship. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Kim Wade Marks; two grandchildren, Jordan Leigh Marks and Mariah Faith Marks; two sisters-in-law, Becky Griffin and Kathy Jane Wade; a niece, Jennifer Kencht; a nephew, George Turner (Judy); and several great nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Monday, 7 August 2023 in Franklin Congregational Christian Church with Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. A reception will follow the service in the church. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Franklin Congregational Christian Church. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Barbara Griffin Wade | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 80 | | Birth | 25 August 1942; Richmond | | Death | 3 August 2023; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|------------------------|----------------------------| | Barbara Griffin Wade | Decedent | Franklin | | Hubert Jesse Griffin | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Linda Holt Griffin | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Clifford Edward Wade | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Kim Wade Marks | Child | Unknown | | Jordan Leigh Marks | Grandchild | Unknown | | Mariah Faith Marks | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jessie Griffin Turner | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | David Griffin | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Thomas Neal Marks | Predeceased Son-in-law | -- | | Larry Long | Predeceased Friend | -- | | Becky Griffin | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Kathy Jane Wade | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Jennifer Kencht | Niece | Unknown | | George Turner | Nephew | Unknown | | Judy Turner | Nephew's Spouse | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Born in Richmond and raised in Wakefield. 2. Graduate of Wakefield High School. 3. Former secretary for Farm Bureau. 4. Former secretary for Franklin High School. 5. Retired from Riverdale Elementary School. 6. Member of Franklin Congregational Christian Church. 7. Very involved in the church and with the Women's Fellowship. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |------------|----------------------------------------------|------------ | | Legacy.com | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin | Saturday 5 August 2023 |