Obituary: Catherine "Cat" Wade

Catherine "Cat" Wade, 78, of Orlando, departed this life on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. 

Catherine dedicated her life to education, serving in the public school system for over 25 years. Her career as an educator in Orange County allowed her to impact the lives of students and colleagues at Orlo Vista Elementary School.

She was a member of the Orange County Teacher's Association and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, educator and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

"Cat" is survived by her husband, Deacon Myron Wade Sr.; daughters, Carolyn (Alvin) Holley, Michelle (Fabian) Cook, Lisa (Ulysses) Ward; sons, Michael Riley, Myron (Shawnda) Wade Jr., Eston Wade, Don (Desiree) Wade; 10 siblings; 10 grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1110 Drew Ave., Orlando. A service of celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the church.  

Interment: Oakland Tildenville Community Cemetery. Postell's Mortuary provided service for the Wade family.