Dudley Wall Wade

Mrs. Dudley Wall Wade, 89, of Decatur passed peacefully on March 4, 2019.She was born in Elberton, GA to the late Longstreet H. Wall and Rebecca Frierson.She was a 1941 Graduate of the University of Georgia.She was the first female to graduate from Georgia with a Degree in Corporate Finance.She was an avid Rock Hound and Camper in her younger years.She was also a Jewelry Dealer, Antiques Expert, and a collector.She had a sharp wit and entertained everyone around her.She had booths at Broad Street Antique Mall in Chamblee until the time of her death. Surviving is her son, Robert C. Wade of Decatur; grandchildren: Jason C. Wade (Rosie) of Loganville, Michael Wade of Atlanta, and Katherine Wade of Atlanta; brother, Joe Wall of Rome; several close nephews and a beloved niece, Jane.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Eleanor Wall Allen, and her beloved husband, Clay Boomer Wade. A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Elmhurst Cemetery, 400 N. Oliver St., Elberton, GA 30635. A Celebration of Life was held at the Broad Street Antique Mall in Chamblee on Sunday, March 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at which people were invited to come and share a story, and were given the opportunity to purchase one of Dudley’s many treasures in which to remember her. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 10 Glenlake Pkwy. NE #400, Atlanta, GA 30328. Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Elberton assisted the family with the arrangements for Mrs. Dudley Wall Wade.