Mrs. Mary Lou Henson Wade, age 66, of Gaylesville, AL, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mrs. Wade was born September 1, 1958, in Knoxville, TN, daughter of the late George E. and Rosa Lee Henson.  Prior to her retirement, she had worked as a manager in the hosiery industry.  She had also previously worked as a bus driver for the Walker County School System.  Her most important job was being a loving grandmother, mother, and wife.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wade was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Henson.

Survivors include her husband, Johnny Wade; sons, Ronald LaDale Baldwin, Jeffrey Dewey Baldwin, and Johnathan Scott Wade; daughters, Louisa Ann Scriven, Crystal Charlene (Joe) Scriven, Heather Ann Wade (Greg Ledford), Tiffany Nicole Wade, and Lesia Candice Craig; special chosen son, Seth (Jessica) Dawson; siblings, Wilma J. Miller, David E. Henson, Charles E. Henson, Sue Ann Brown, Donald R. Henson, and Betty Lou Hill; 23 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Wade will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. (GA Time) on Sunday, August 17, 2025.