Waunita Alean Wade, 76 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence.

Waunita was born November 16, 1946 in Warrensburg, Missouri, daughter of Russell Arnold and Virgie (Reno) Arnold. She graduated high school in Warrensburg in 1964. Waunita was united in marriage to Spencer Wade on September 20, 1966. She worked briefly at the college in Warrensburg before staying home to take care of her family.  She returned to work at CMSU and retired working from the bookstore. Waunita enjoyed travelling and was a member of the First Baptist Church for 20 years.

Survivors include her husband; daughter: Cindy Wade of Warrensburg; MO: Mike Wade (Nichole) of Clinton, MO; grandchildren: Kara; Danny; Isaac; brother: Bobby Arnold (Karen) of Fayetteville, MO; sister in law: Janet Fair; brother in law: Neal Wade (Cheryl) of Tucson, AZ; and mother in law: Bettie Wade of Warrensburg.  She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Ronnie Arnold; Kenny Arnold; Gene Arnold; infant sister: Donna Marie Arnold; and father in law: ML Wade.

Memorial services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2023 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Pastor Lawrence Adams officiating. Interment will follow at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home.

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