Patricia Wade
Knoxville – Patricia A. Wade was born in Knoxville, TN, on June 6, 1941, and shared the same birthday as her mother. She departed this life on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Westmoreland Health and Rehab. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon T. and Thelma Lattimore; brother, Thomas Lattimore; sister, Ingrid Reese; and former spouses, Clifford Garrett and Homer Wade.
She was a class of 1959 Austin High School graduate. She worked 19 years for TVA Bull Run and Kingston Steam Plants. She retired as a material testing supervisor.
Having a desire to further her education, she returned to school before retiring and did not stop until she had received dual- master’s degrees in Human Resource Development and Education. She then relocated to Atlanta to teach and later returned to Knoxville to complete service in the field. She also returned to playing the piano as she had done in her youth and served various local churches as their pianist. She also utilized her gift to teach young upcoming piano students.
Her passion for teaching was only rivaled by her love of spending time with her family. She is survived by her sons Eric T. Hogue (Celeste) of Morristown and Shawn L. Garrett of Knoxville; grandchildren: Jamere Hogue (Jacquie) [of Shelby, NC] and Ceniya Okoye (Tobe’) [of Johnson City, TN]; great-grandchild, Jazlynn Hogue; devoted sisters: La Verna Lattimore [of Knoxville], Joyce Lattimore [of Belleville, MI]; sister-in-law, Grace Lattimore; devoted cousin, Terry Essex, and daughter La Shea; other relatives and friends.
A special thanks to the staff at Westmoreland Rehabilitation Center with special regard to Erika Blair, Natosha Cathey, Lavonia and Rev. Churchill Moore.
Ms. Wade will lie in repose on Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 1 – 6 pm, in William V. Powell, Jr. Memorial Chapel of Unity Mortuary.
The community is welcome to pay their respects, but visitors will be limited to 10 individuals at a time in accordance to the Governor’s Executive Order. A private graveside service is scheduled at a later date.
Final arrangements are entrusted with integrity to Unity Mortuary.
