When days are dark and the road gets weary, there's someone there to hold your hand. When times get hard and you cannot bear it, there's someone who has borne it all. So, give to Jesus Christ your praises, for He alone had died for you. Don't let it seem that it's not worth it, He has prepared for you, keep holding on.
Sophia Garvelee Wade, made her entrance to this world on Sunday, December 6,1970 to father Norrie Wilson and mother Alverene Horne Wolfe at Norwich District, Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica.
Sophia, affectionately called Beviene, was the only child for Alverene. She was the pride and joy of the family, especially her grandparents, as she was the first to start the second generation of the Horne family. She was baptized at the age of 16 and was a member of the Port Antonio New Testament Church of God.
From a very early age there were signs that she would excel in life, and so it was no surprise when she was selected from Norwich Primary to mount the cover page for one of the country's Language Arts Booklet in 1979. Sophia's achievement did not stop there, as at the age of 11 years, she was awarded a place at the Titchfield High School. This achievement was seen as a great accomplishment as she was the first member of the family to attend this noble institution. At this level, there was no stopping for Sophia. After graduating from high school, including an additional two years in 6th form Sophia was accepted to The University of the West Indies Jamaica, where she spent one year before migrating to the United States.
In 1990, she met Basil Wade and developed a friendship that turned into a relationship. During this time, Sophia attended and graduated from Lehman College City University of New York. She was accepted into Howard University School of Medicine and later School of Pharmacy and received her doctorate.
On June 20,1995, Sophia & Basil welcomed their only son, Andre. They were married on September 18, 1998, in Alexandria Virginia. Later that same year on December 5,1998, they welcomed their second child, Tara. On June 14, 2004, their third child, Keira, came into the world. Everyone who knew Sophia, knew that her children were her life. She loved being a mother and doted on her children. She was always supportive and encouraging, always wise and kind and she was very proud of them.
Sophia completed her residency in 2001 and began her career later that year in June 2001 when she began working at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. Sophia celebrated 20 years of outstanding service in the clinical pharmacy department. During her time at Medstar she worked and developed lifelong relationships with Dr. Irene Brown and Dr. Cynthia Willis as well as numerous other amazing colleagues.
Sophia was an avid reader, loving, caring and a kind individual. Growing up as a child, she loved her space, especially when she was studying. She was a reserved individual, but she was always ready to help her loved ones, especially her cousins, whenever the need arose. She was a light to others and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Dr. Sophia Garvelee Wade suddenly departed this life on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at her home in Middle River, Maryland.
Many times we are tried and tested as we travel day by day. Oft' we meet with pain and sorrow for there's trouble in the way. But I have the sweetness assurance that our souls the Lord will lead, for in Him there is strength for every day. Yes His Grace is sufficient for us. May the soul of our departed Sophia finds sweet rest.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Basil; her three children Andre, Tara and Keira; her mother Alverene Horne Wolfe, father Norrie Wilson & his wife Alma; three brothers and two sisters, her cherished aunts Margaret and Perina; uncles Iton, Felmore and Wilbert; cherished closest cousins Annesa, Clyde, Dionne, Craig, Ava, Khonesa and a host of other family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit at Schimunek Funeral Home Inc., 9705 Belair Rd. Nottingham, MD 21236, on Friday, December 10, 2021, from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM, at First Church of God (Middle River), a visitation will be held at church from 10AM-11AM. Interment will follow at Holly Hill Memorial Gardens. The repass will follow the service at The Cellar II, 7631 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD 21234 from 2-6 PM. Online condolences may be left at www.schimunekfuneralhomes.com.
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