Wade Deane Johnson, 94, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Fayetteville. She was born August 3, 1927 in Fayetteville to Wade and Susie Eubanks Parks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Willard Fay Johnson; and two sisters, Donna Neighbors and Rufina King.
Wade Deane worked at Baldwin Piano for 20+ years. She was a charter member of Greenland Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Wade Deane loved her kids, grandkids and the church.
She is survived by three sons, Ronald Johnson and wife Donna of Greenland, AR, Michael Ray Johnson and wife Connie of Brentwood, AR and Willard Kevin Johnson and fiancé Laura of Houston, TX; a daughter Brenda Varvil and husband John of Springdale, AR; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Beard’s Chapel with Leon Hodge and Clark Snow officiating. Interment will follow in Baptist Ford Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until service-time at the funeral home on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greenland Freewill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 195, Greenland, AR 72737.
I am so sorry for your loss. Wade Deane was a friend of mine and she was the sweetest lady so grateful I met her and shared many good times at the Community Center and Lifesource. She will be greatly missed by our group of ladies. All of the Johnson family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I WORKED WITH WADE DEAN AT BALDWIN PIANO FOR MANY YEARS. SHE WAS A HARD WORKER AND LOTS OF FUN. WE TALKED ,A LOT ABOUT OUR CHILDREN AND TOLD MANY FUNNY THINGS THAT YOU ALL DID.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND MAY HE GIVE YOU PEACE AND COMFORT.
My wife and I attended church with Wade Deane some years ago. She will always have a place in our hearts. Praying that God give you the strength you need, and comfort in knowing she is among the Angels in God’s care.
Brenda, I am thinking of you and your brothers and other family members today. Your mother was such a sweet and beautiful lady. Your parents always made me welcomed in their home. Prayers for peace and comfort.
I am so sorry to hear about Wade Dean. She was always such a sweet and caring lady. You all are in my thoughts.