Obituaries » Phyllis Fortner Wade

Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Tharp Funeral Home, Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA. A Celebration of life will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday July 21, 2022, at Mountain View Church of God, 2549 English Tavern Rd, Lynchburg, VA followed by a graveside service at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA.

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Phyllis Fortner Wade

September 20, 1945 - July 16, 2022

Phyllis Fortner Wade, 77, of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022. Born September 20, 1945, she was preceded in death by husband, Roger Wade, parents, Paul and Norma Fortner and siblings, Roger Fortner, Trisha Wilson. She is survived by, three sons, Eric Wade of Appomattox, VA; Jared Wade (Daphne) of Lexington, SC; Chaz Wade of Lynchburg, VA; and six grandchildren, Alania Wade, Megan Marden (Ben), Natalie Wade, Carson Wade, Elliott Wade and Cooper Wade.

Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Tharp Funeral Home, Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA. A Celebration of life will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday July 21, 2022, at Mountain View Church of God, 2549 English Tavern Rd, Lynchburg, VA followed by a graveside service at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.  To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.

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Eric, I just wanted to express our sympathy in this time of sorrow. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring you peace and comfort. Love, Jestina, Marcus and Aiden

Posted by Jestina on July 26, 2022

What a beautiful lady! I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much Susan loved her Aunt Phyllis and Paul and Elizabeth loved his sister. I pray that God will be with you and give you comfort during this very difficult time. I love you. I am so sorry. 💔

Posted by Susie O’Dell on July 20, 2022

Eric, you and your family are in my prayers. May God comfort you at this time and the days ahead. May the wonderful memories being you laughs from day to day. Know you will miss her, but she was blessed to have such a loving son.

Posted by Delores Elliott, Campbell Ave. Baptist Church on July 20, 2022

Mom and I.

Posted by Jared wade on July 18, 2022

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