Born June 24, 1959 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late Randall and Lottie (Henderson) Wade.
Maria was a graduate of Wilson Memorial High School.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Elaine Wade and Mary Elsie Wade both of Waynesboro.
Survivors include her two children, Nakia Wade of Waynesboro and Sterling Wade and wife, Tiffany of Stuarts Draft; three grandchildren, Javion Wade and Jaden Wade of Waynesboro and Skyreek Wade of Stuarts Draft; one sister, Martha Wade of Waynesboro; special friend, India Fairfax; and a host of nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Morning Star Baptist Church, 375 Mine Branch Road, Crimora, VA 24431.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to her daughter at 230 Howard Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980 to assist with funeral expenses.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes of Waynesboro.