Martha Wade

Martha  Ruth  Crowfield  was  born  September  10,  1949,  in
Clanton, Alabama to the union of Charlie and Inella Crowfield. She was the tenth child of twelve 
children. In 1959, the family relocated to Detroit, Michigan. Martha professed her faith in Christ 
at a young age. She sang in the Sunshine Band at church with her siblings..Blessed with a beautiful 
voice, Martha found greatjoy in singing.
Martha  was  educated  in the Detroit  Public  School  System.
Before retiring, she worked in various roles: Security, Janitorial, Home Healthcare and Childcare.
During her teenage years, she became acquainted with Curtis
Wade and eventually they united in marriage.
Martha wore a beautiful smile that could light up any room. She had a fun-loving, energetic spirit 
and a passion for dancing. She had a magnetic presence on the dance floor, with everyone eager to 
watch her best moves. She enjoyed cooking, studying the Bible, traveling, watching her favorite 
television shows (Walker, Texas Ranger and Columbo) and spending time with her family and friends. 
Even though Martha was a tough cookie at times, she had a heart of gold. Whenever she could, she 
would extend a helping hand without hesitation.
On June 27, 2021, Martha joined the Gathering of Christ Church (GOCC Detroit) and reaffirmed her 
faith through baptism.
Martha's earthly journey crune to a sudden close on February 6,
2025, forever remembered by those who loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis 
Wade, two daughters, Stacie  and  Stephanie  Wade,  her  parents,  Charlie  and  Inella Crowfield, 
five  brothers, Eddie, Albert, Vondell, Cornell and Nathaniel, six sisters, Ozella, Mary, Adell, 
Dorothy, Brenda and Linda.
She  leaves  behind  cherished  memories  with  her  children Eldridge Wade, LaTuna Wade and 
Shandelle Wade (Nathaniel). Her  grandchildren  Arshawn,  Takesha,  LaS11on,  Jametrius (Monica),  
Deonte,  Martell,  Carlton,  Terrell,  TuJuan,  Inella, Ryleigh  and  Naomi  and  sixteen  
great-grandchildren,  her daughter at heart, Joann, a loving friend, Edward Pruitt and her best  
frien.d  since  childhood,  Bev rly  Heard,  a,long  with  her nephews, nieces and friends.

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