Jo Ellen Gerschefski Wade Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jo Ellen Gerschefski Wade of Candler, North Carolina, who passed away on December 30, 2025 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jo Ellen Gerschefski Wade to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Jo leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She is survived by: her wife Carol Diamond of Candler; her siblings, Martha Gerschefski (Clint Schaum) of Inman and John Gerschefski (Jean) of Orrs Island; her son Ross Wade (Carla) of Gastonia, N. C.; her grandchildren, Carmen Wade (Brent Swallow) of Durham, N. C., Misty Wade and Phillip Wade; her great grandchild Scott Wade (Heather Wells) of Farmville, N. C.; Jordan Wade, Courtney Wade of Lexington and Michael Wade of Versailles, Kentucky..
