Julia B. Wade

Wade, Julia B. “Jewel” age 96 of Lebanon, formerly an 88 year resident of Miamisburg, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013 at Sycamore Glen Health Center. She was born September 25, 1916 in Miamisburg to the late Arthur Baker and Flossie (Stamm) McGowan. In addition to her parents, Jewel was preceded in death by the father whom raised her, Frank “Jackie” McGowan; her husband of 65 years, Wilbur W. Wade (2002); her daughter, Norma Johnson (2011); a young son, Jerry Frank Wade; a great granddaughter, Aidan Paige Johnson (2003) and her sister, Daisy Lynch. She is survived by her sons, Gary L. (Diana) Wade and Chuck E. (Cathy) Wade both of Lebanon; grandchildren, Anthony (Jennifer), Todd (Keri), Brad, Traci (Randy) and Chris (Megan); great grandchildren, Anniston, Avery, Joshua, Travis, Helen, Bradley Jr., Trevor, Kaela, Reese, Ben, Breanne, Amanda, David, Cameron, Ethan, Brendan and Will; son-in-law, Jim Johnson of Miamisburg; her brother, Jack McGowan and many other extended family and friends. Jewel attended Miamisburg High School and was employed as a waitress for Daisy’s Kitchen for 53 years and also served for a short time at Peerless Mill, both in Miamisburg. Jewel was a member of Victory Christian Church of Kettering and enjoyed spending time with family and cooking. Jewel’s life was a testament of all the good that can come from sharing with one another over a meal. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore funeral Home, Miamisburg. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 Noon also at the funeral home and officiated by Pastor Don Green. Burial will take place at Hillgrove Cemetery, Miamisburg. Personal condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting Jewel’s online memorial at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com or Gebhart Schmidt Parramore Funeral Home on Facebook.