Mary Wade
of
John Wade
born in
Yorkshire, Eng
died at
Corpus Christi
Dec. 26, 1852
Aged 66 years
FATHER
of
Mary
wife of John Wade
died at Corpus Christi
July 11, 1876
Aged 86 years
MOTHER
Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales
Obituary
QUITE DEATH
At ________ o’clock on Tuesday morning Mrs. Mary Wade, mother of Mr. John Wade of this city, quietly passed from this to the world beyond at the advanced age of 86 years. For a number of years she has been the almost helpless charge of her son, who, with the full assistance of his wife, has endeavored to make pleasant her declining days. Most of her time was spent in sleep, and it truly be said that she slept her life away. The translation from life to death was so quiet that it was painless, and a soul worn out with its stay upon this earth gladly exchanged its state with ______
Source: Corpus Christi Dailey Gazette, July 12, 1876, p. 3, col. 1
Research by: Msgr. Michael A. Howell
Transcription by: Geraldine D. McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission