** Narrative Summary of the Obituary** Michele Wade Buonanduci, 27, died 20 May 2004 in Courtland, Virginia. She was born 31 Dec 1976 in Ahoskie, North Carolina. She was a mother of four and loved helping others, her dog Rebel, and Harley riding. ** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services** The funeral was held on 23 May 2004 at True Word Christian Church in Franklin. Burial followed at Uzzell United Methodist Church Cemetery. --- **Completed Transcript** Diane Michele Wade 31 DEC 1976 - 20 MAY 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our angel, Michele Wade Buonanduci, 27, went home to heaven May 20, 2004, following a tragic car accident. She loved her children, helping others in need, her dog Rebel, and riding a Harley. She was the beloved mother of Jeremy, Trent, Morgan, and Michael. Other survivors include her loving mother, Diane Craddock and her husband Tommy of Walters; her father, James Wade and his wife Connie of Smithfield; two sisters, Misty Sutton of Chesapeake and Candi Shirley of Newport News; four brothers, Tommy and Clint Smithson of Chesapeake, Michael Smithson of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Jody Hall of Smithfield; and two dear nephews, Brandon and Jamie Wade of Walters. She was preceded in death by her loving brother, J.J. Wade, and her grandmother, Ola Craddock. Michele was a shining ray of sunshine in many lives. Her smiling face and quick wit will be greatly missed by other close family and friends. The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2004, at True Word Christian Church in Franklin. Burial followed at Uzzell United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends on May 22, 2004, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, donations were accepted to help provide for her son and could be sent to her mother, Diane Craddock, P.O. Box 98, Carrsville, VA 23315. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 31 DEC 1976 - Ahoskie, Hertford County, North Carolina, USA] [Death: 20 MAY 2004 - Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] --- ** Vital Statistics Summary** | **Name** | Diane Michele Wade | | **Age** | 27 years | | **Birth** | 31 December 1976; Ahoskie, Hertford County, NC | | **Death** | 20 May 2004; Courtland, Southampton County, VA | --- ** Table of Relationships** | **Name** | **Relationship** | **Residence** | |--------------------|---------------------------|-------------------| | Diane Michele Wade | Decedent — | | Jeremy | Son — | | Trent | Son — | | Morgan | Son — | | Michael | Son — | | Diane Craddock | Mother | Walters, VA | | Tommy Craddock | Stepfather | Walters, VA | | James Wade | Father | Smithfield, VA | | Connie Wade | Stepmother | Smithfield, VA | | Misty Sutton | Sister | Chesapeake, VA | | Candi Shirley | Sister | Newport News, VA | | Tommy Smithson | Brother | Chesapeake, VA | | Clint Smithson | Brother | Chesapeake, VA | | Michael Smithson | Brother | Oklahoma City, OK | | Jody Hall | Brother | Smithfield, VA | | Brandon Wade | Nephew | Walters, VA | | Jamie Wade | Nephew | Walters, VA | | J.J. Wade | Brother (predeceased) — | | Ola Craddock | Grandmother (predeceased) — | --- ** Publication Details** | **Detail** | **Information** | |------------------|----------------------| | Publication Date | Assumed: 20 May 2004 | | Newspaper | Not specified | | Location | Not specified | --- ** Other Relevant Information** - **Cause of Death**: Tragic car accident. - **Hobbies/Interests**: Helping others, Harley riding, caring for her dog Rebel. - **Funeral Officiant**: Rev. Chuck Worth. - **Visitation**: 22 May 2004, Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. - **Burial Site**: Uzzell United Methodist Church Cemetery. - **Donations**: Accepted for her son via Diane Craddock, Carrsville, VA.