Mary Ellen Wade

MARY ELLEN WADE of Little Rock passed away on March 8, 2018. She was born in Leslie, Arkansas, March 26, 1925 to Erskine and Ruth Harness Redman who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Wade in 1974 and her brother Troy Redman in 2011. Growing up she lived in Marshall, Arkansas until her family moved to Little Rock her senior year of high school. She graduated from Little Rock High School (now known as Little Rock Central). She attended business college and worked for Equitable Life until her retirement. She was a special mother to her only daughter, she volunteered at her schools and was a Girl Scout leader. Mary Ellen and Charles were active members of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church in Little Rock where she enjoyed teaching elementary age children in Sunday School. She joined her daughter Beth and became a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist in the 1980's. She was a member of the Upper Room Sunday School class. She was also a life member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She leaves behind to celebrate her life her daughter Beth Page (Roger) of Little Rock, grandson (Sean Page (Amanda), great grandchildren, Bear and Judah Page and her sister-in-law Shirley Redman of Monroe, Louisiana and well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family is grateful to Good Shepherd Cove and Briarwood Nursing and Rehab for being there for Mary Ellen in the final years and days of her life. The day before her death Mary Ellen sang two lines of the hymn "This Little Light of Mine". So, in memory of Mary Ellen let your light shine. A celebration of Mary Ellen's life will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church with Reverend Britt Skarda and Dr. Jeff Hampton officiating. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Mary Ellen Wade Good Samaritan Endowment, 4823 Woodlawn Dr. Little Rock, Ark., 72205 or Arkansas Foodbank, 4301 W. 65th, Little Rock, Ark., 72209. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.