Helen was born on May 28, 1942, in Blakey, Georgia, to Julius Johnson and Emma Ransom.

In 1961, Sister Helen Wade graduated from Washington High School, in Blakey, Georgia. After graduation, she relocated to Tampa, Florida, and met the love of her life, Deacon Milton Wade. They were united in holy matrimony on September 24, 1977, until her death. She worked at Singleton Shrimp Company as a supervisor until her retirement. She joined Highland Missionary Baptist Church in 1968 and was very active in her stewardship in ministry. She was president of several boards, usher board, the deaconess board, bible training union, she reviewed many Sunday school lessons, and sang in the choir when needed. She loved her family and friends and was wise and sharp to the very end.

Sister Helen Wade will be remembered for her comic wit and sarcastic remarks. The family had to forewarn anybody she came across, because of her brutal and abrasive honesty. Helens honesty always came with laughter and fun.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, James Edward Johnson.

She leaves precious memories with her husband, Deacon Milton Wade; 10 children whom she loved dearly, Tangee Wright, Ronnie Wright (LaWanna), Lisa Wade, Wonder "Baby girl" Wade, Jerome Johnson (Pam), Sharon George, Cassandra Lee (James), Tommy Wade (Lehana), Marlvin Lyles, and Dontavius Wade, Sr. (Ricole); grandchildren, Breyata "Yaya" Battle, Emonii "Pooh" Helena Battle, David Peterson, Jr., Davon Peterson, Alexis Watson, Jayla Goins, Portia Wright, Ryan Wright, Daveon George, Nicholas George, Alicia George, Trenton George, Ashley Hardrick (Akil), James Lee (Tamecika), Jeronica Sparks, Jetobia Freeman (Donald), Jakeia Sparks, Jamal Freeman, Raheem Sparrow, Cedric Eaford, Janessian Wright, Dedrick Wade, Antonio Wade, Demetrius Wade, Javarius Wade, Javari Wade, Dontavius Wade Jr., Da Montra Wade, Dontavion Wade, and Dream Wade; 50 great-grandchildren; brothers, Alvin Johnson (Ola Lee), and Willie Ralph Ransom; sisters, Bettye Ransom (Bobby), and Judy Johnson; God children, Marquita Johnson (Rick), Alexis Thornton, WilQuon Foreman, Rev. Demetri Brown (Patricia), and Rev. Leland (Denise); very close friends, Beverly Duchess (GA), Dr. Thomas Hadden (Angie), Sister Gloria Terry, Sister Murline Wright, Sister Nadine Stewart, and Sister Nellie Wallace; nieces and nephews, Ransom, George, Herds, and the Johnson families; and a host of sorrowing family and friends.

Honorable mentioned supporting cast during caregiving The Wade Gang, Breyata Battle, Ricole Stone,Jayla Goins, Sharon George (CNA), Portia Wright (RN), Alicia George (RN), Stacey Ransom (LPN), Pam Sparks (lovely daughter in law), and Jessica and Rashonda Herds (lovely great-great-great nieces), Advent/ Tampa General Hospital (nursing staff) and Life Path Hospice (The Burgundy Team).Special Thanks to the Jordan Family, Melma Brooks (Wright Family), Merriweather Family, Floyd Family, Godwin Family, and the Harris Family.

Visitation
Friday, June 17, 2022
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Highland Missionary Baptist Church
3410 E North Street
Tampa, FL 33610

Funeral Service
Saturday, June 18, 2022
11:00 AM
Highland Missionary Baptist Church
3410 E North Street
Tampa, FL 33610