Doris Vernell Wade

Doris Vernell Wade, 82, of Garland passed away on Friday afternoon August 23, 2024 at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas.  She was born on July 6, 1942 in Commerce to Theodore Ramsey and Doris Vernell Brothers Ramsey.  Doris married Richard Wade Sr. on October 31, 1964 in Rockwall.  She was a cafeteria cook/aide for many years and also volunteered her time at the senior center in Garland.  Doris was a very friendly, caring and loving person.  Everyone who met her loved her.  She truly enjoyed all her special memories with her best friend Ruth Montgomery.

Left to cherish Doris' memories are her husband Richard of Garland, daughter Pam Holloway (Dennis) of Carrolton, son Richard Wade Jr. of Garland; grandchildren Christy Tolleson, Melissa Streetman, Shannon Thomason, Steven Benner Jr. (Stacy), Tamara Benner, Allison Judd (Satchel), Crystal Guatemala (Edgar) and Carrie Vega (Francisco); 16 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister Ann Wilson of Paris and brothers Roger Ramsey (Dottie) of Henderson and Timmy Ramsey (Tina) of Alvarado.  Her best friends Ruth Montgomery and Audrie Holloway also survives her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Rita Sue Champion, great grandchildren Roman McHenry, Wade Adamson and Christian Tolleson and a brother Tommy Ramsey.

No services are planned at this time.