Helen V. Wade, 99, of Independence, MO, passed on February 19th, 2025. She is survived by her two sons, Jeff Wade of Independence, MO and Dudley (Rosemary Salerno) Wade of Kansas City, MO. Helen is preceded in death by her loving spouse of 61 years, R. Brooks Wade Jr., and her parents Howard and Ina Hinde. Helen will be missed by all who knew her. Services are private.