Athens - Linda Chloe Norwood Wade, 83, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at her home in Canton, Texas. She was born on June 29, 1943, in Corsicana, Texas, to Colena Copeland Norwood and Miller Jeff Norwood. A graduate of Corsicana High School and Navarro College, she married the love of her life, Wilson Wade, on March 6, 1965. Together they shared 52 years of marriage built on faith, love, and family.

Linda lived her life with an open heart, guided by her deep Christian faith and a genuine desire to encourage others. She never met a stranger and had a remarkable gift for making everyone feel loved and welcomed. Many of her children's friends came to know her as a second mother, and she treasured lifelong friendships while continually making new ones.

Even through life's challenges, Linda's joyful spirit never faded. During her medical treatments, she earned the nickname "Sunshine" from patients and staff alike because of the warmth and hope she brought to everyone around her. Through her creativity, kindness, and unwavering encouragement, she touched countless lives.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Allyson and Joe Rhone of Weatherford; her sons and daughters-in-law, Justin and Tasha Wade of Waxahachie, and Chance and Mary Wade of Bowie; her grandchildren, Charlie Rhone, Nancy Rhone, Emily Carter and husband Spencer Carter, and Gracie Wade; along with extended family and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wilson Wade; her parents; her stepfather, Jay Payne; and her brother, Larry Norwood.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 19, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bowie Community Center West Hall in Bowie, Texas. A private family burial will be held later at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery in Corsicana. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Love and Grace Family Resource Ministry in Canton or Bowie Mission in Bowie.