Maggie O'delia Wade was born on January 6,1938 in Timpson, Texas to the parents of Rewell Bell (Easter Bell). She attended Booker T Washington high school in 1953-1955 but after choosing Love over Academics she ended her formal education to marry and start a family.

Her true-life work was rooted in her unwavering devotion to her family and her deep love for god's word, she accepted Jesus Christ as her lord and savior at an early age, she attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Jerome Williams.

Maggie was a devoted wife, mother, and a beloved sister she brought warmth and joy to everyone around her, she enjoyed sewing, spending time with family and friends she loved spreading the word about the power of prayer and the joy of trusting the lord through every season of life.

Maggie was preceded in death by her Husband (Willie Wade), great grandparents Earl Drake (Henrietta Drake); grandparents Herman Bell (O'delia Hooper); parents Rewell Bell (Easter Bell); and sister Katie Allen. 

Maggie leaves to cherish 2 sons: Willie Wade Jr. (Latonya Wade) and Tony Wade Sr.; brothers R.E Bell (Pearlie Bell) and Herman Bell (Clara Bell); brother-in-law Robert Allen; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.