Natalie Ann Wade

Natalie Ann Wade, 54 of Paris, Tenn., died Sunday, November 21, 2021, at her residence.

She was the former owner and operator of Mrs. Natalie’s Daycare and was also a piano teacher for many years.  Natalie was the author of several published children’s books.  She was a vendor at area farmer's markets selling “Natalie’s Kitchen” jellies, jams, and marmalades.

Natalie was born December 26, 1966, in Bruceton, Tenn., to the late Benny Ray “Sorghum” Park and Patsy Yvonne Park, who survives, of Paris.

She was married November 28, 1987, to Terry Joe Wade, who survives, of Paris.

Along with her husband and mother, she is also survived by two daughters, Tabitha Nicole (Michael) Melton of Paris, and Tiffany Raphaela (Jonaz) Moreno; one son, Jason Michael (Rachel) Wade of Memphis, TN; two brothers, Samuel Kent (Sherry) Park of Eva, Tenn., and Ronald Ray Park of Paris; and five grandchildren, Summer Melton, Madison Melton, Lyla Melton, Sophia Melton, and Liam Melton.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, TN 38242.  Services were Tuesday, November 23, 2021,  at Ridgeway Funeral Home.

Burial was in Rose Lawn Memory Garden in Paris, TN.