Ruth Wade Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Wade (Shelby, North Carolina), born in Cleveland, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 16, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, J. C. Ellis and Edna Ellis; her brother James Ray Ellis; and her niece Terry Wooten. She is survived by: her children, Robert Joe Wade (Brenda) of Rock Hill, SC and Kim Wade Matheney (David) of Mooresboro, NC; her grandchildren, Kristy Gravely (Corey) of Pickens, SC, Danielle Wade of Gaffney, SC, Cody Matheney (Krys Johnson) of Shallotte, NC and Luke Matheney of Brooklyn, NY; her great grandchildren, Haden Gravely (Shaye) of Pickens, SC, Zander Gravely of Pickens, SC, Jacob Shillinglaw of Rock Hill, SC and Addi Wade of Mooresboro, NC.; her siblings, Laura Lee Champion of Shelby, NC, Marie Heath of Harmony, NC, Roger Ellis (Claudia) of Rutherfordton, NC and Ricky Ellis (Ginger) of Shelby, NC; and her caregiver Dawn Caldwell of Cherryville, NC..

Donations can be made to Shelby Manor at 1176 Wyke Road, Shelby NC.