The Homegoing Celebration Honoring
SUNRISE April 5, 1928
SUNSET March 27, 2021
FAMILY HOUR 10:00 a.m.
HOMEGOING CELEBRATION 11:00 a.m.
Annie Lee Copprue Wade SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021 Victorious Faith Ministries COGIC
36540 Highway 82 West, Itta Bena, Mississippi 38941 Superintendent Samuel Sago
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I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:1-3
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Order of Service
Organ Prelude Processional Prayer
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Old Testament Scripture Reading
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New Testament Scripture Reading Selection
Acknowledgement of Guests and Officials Acknowledgment of Cards and Condolences Reading of the Obituary Selection Remarks We Shall Remember Vanessa Slack (Niece) Tribute Deeda Paul (Grand-daughter) Sermonic Selection Eulogy Supt. Samuel Sago Recessional Organ postlude
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The Obituary of
Annie Lee Copprue Wade
The earth was enhanced greatly on April 5, 1928 as Tobe and Mary Copprue welcomed their fourth child, Annie Lee born in Whitney, Mississippi. Like her mother, she was quiet but possessed a fire and fight that was highly recognized an element of a mighty warrior, and grand soldier. Daughter of a pastor, Annie Lee was raised in a home of holiness where the word of God was not only lived but embedded in her as a firm foundation. She helped her mother with the household chores and the raising of her younger siblings but she also served her father in clerical duties within the Sunday School Department of Northern Mississippi Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction where he served as Sunday School Superintendent. Annie Lee was educated in the country schools of the area. She was observant of those around her and learned to adapt and survive in any situation life had granted. Regardless, her foundation was firm and regardless of what came, she knew that her strength was in God. It was in 1963, that Annie joined in holy matrimony to Elder Isadore Slack, Sr. Her role in the church extended to first lady of not just one church but two, New Jeruselem COGIC in Indianola, Ms and St. Paul of Belzoni. She was also first lady of District 4 better known by the name given by Elder Slack, Big 4. There were times of miracles, signs and wonders. Annie Lee served in her roles faithfully until God called Elder Slack home. It was upon his demise that her role changed under the pastorage of Supt. Walter S. Dixon in Drew, MS. Annie Lee became district Missionary of District 4 where she served diligently. God was doing mighty things!!
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On December 18, 1982 Annie Lee wedded Supt. Fred Wade and her roles extended. Annie Lee became first lady of three churches, Rock of Ages in Tchula, New Jerusalem in Milestone and the Historical Sweet Canaan in Lexington, Mississippi. Not only was she now first lady and District Missionary but also first lady of District 5 where Elder Wade served as Superintendent. Her role as a servant continued. Annie found herself always engulfed in the matters of church but she didn’t mind at all. It was the work that led to the establishment of relationships that would carry her to the
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place she is now. She found friends, daughters, sisters that she loved dearly and they returned the love whole-heartedly. She touched the lives of many with her kind heart of generosity. She was always giving of herself and expecting nothing in return. However, Elder Wade’s passing took her to a place where she thought purpose didn’t exist. It was during this time of service that Annie Lee grew in relational capacity. She gained from sisters of strength. Dorothy McCurty, Delcia Davis, Olivia Wilkes, Eddie Catherine Scott, Evelene Williams and the late Rebecca Furgerson. These ladies remained constant in her life even when her roles changed or ceased. Their friendship meant more than words could ever express. They encouraged her during times when she was at crossroads and didn’t see purpose. They were company when others were no longer around. It was also during this time when she discovered her daughters of love. Lois Streeter, Weety Martin, Cheryl Donelson, the late Mamie Watkins, and the late Bernice Jones treated her as their own mother. They swaddled her with love and made sure even until death, that she was always taken care of. They loved her dearly and she loved them as well. However, she still sought purpose. Elder Wade’s demise seemed to have brought an end to church work but it opened a door to ministry. It was during the time of Elder Wade’s transition that Annie Lee shut up with God and begin to experience the power of God in ways that she had taught but had yet to experience. She experienced Him as a provider, a keeper, a deliverer, a way out of no way…. She learned that those hands she once used to do hair also possessed the anointing to heal. Annie Lee had tapped into what the roles couldn’t reveal. She had been called to do what she never needed a title to do. She was now walking into the mandate of soldier. At the drop of a hat, she would tune up and tell of the goodness of Jesus. Without hesitation, she could whisper a prayer and God would not only hear but He would answer. She now knew her calling, her purpose and she did it gracefully and with full power and strength. Due to limited mobility, Annie Lee left her home church under the leadership of Pastor Curtis Cobbins and Mother Margaret Cobbins and was welcomed under the leadership of Superintendent
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Samuel Sago and Lady Barbara Jackson Sago at Victorious Faith Ministries COGIC where she was constantly reminded that despite her age, God yet had need of her. Pastor Sago and Lady Barbara were consistent in making sure she was safe and well protected during these trying times. Not only were her physical needs met but she was fed spiritually and encouraged to remain active in her duties to God. “Mother, God yet has need of you,” Pastor Sago would often say. She remained vigilant in her praying and fasting. She studied the Word of God with intensity to be prepared to share with others during times of conversations about the works of His hands. Her family of love had once again grown through this union and she was constantly reminded of that love. On Saturday, March 27, 2021, Annie Lee Copprue Wade was called from labor to reward. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Doris Smith of Detroit, Michigan, Juanita Slack Curry of Detroit, Michigan, Doris Slack Stevens of Riviera Beach, Florida and Estella (Strauther) Matheny of Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Glenn Ellis Liddell, her son, proceeded her in death but one son remain, Samuel (Albertine) Wade of Los Angeles, California . She also leaves three grand-daughters, Deeda Paul, Dr. Veronica Smith, Tameka Paine and; three grandsons, Omar Liddell, Jean Smith and Julian Smith; one remaining sister, Angelia Williams of Los Angeles, California; one remaining brother, Robert Copprue, Sr. of Farmington, Michigan; an extended family of Slacks and Wades, and a host of grands, great-grands, great-great-grands, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A general has gone on to her reward and today we stand in salute.
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My Girls
You called us, “My Girls.” When you called we came. There was a different tone when the call was of a spiritual request and you were on a mission. It was Doris who recognized the call and gave instructions. Deeda and Veronica took the information and did whatever needed to be done. Each person automatically knew her role and what the other would take on. Without hesitation, all requests were honored. When we would come together, it was like the gathering of the Golden Girls. We would laugh and talk about things we considered important. Despite our roles, you equipped each of us with strength and power. We learn to know that it is from you we got our endurance and love of service. It is from you we have fight and vigilance to overcome whatever comes our way. It is from you that we know that its in prayer that God meets us and equips us. It is from you that we know that holding on no matter what pays off all the time. You spoke and we heard you even when you thought we weren’t listening. You taught us that there is strength when we come together. We will live as you continue to live in us!!! We will always love you, Your Girls Doris, Deeda & Veronica
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Annie Lee Copprue Wade Pallbearers
Omar Liddell (Grandson) Jean Smith (Grandson) Dimitrius Glenn Paul (Great Grandson)
Isadore Moore (Great Grandson) Jon Copprue (Nephew) Julian Smith (Grandson)
Flower Bearers
Family Members
Entrustment
Century Funeral Home 801 Walthall Street, Greenwood, MS 38930
Interment
LCMC Memorial Gardens Cemetery Carroll County, Mississippi
Acknowledgments
We would like to offer our sincerely appreciation for all of the prayers, calls, texts, thoughts and words of condolences offered before and during this time. So many of you checked on her and reminded her that she was in your thoughts. We now live the words she spoke that we may also enter into the kingdom of God as she modeled and taught. Again, from our family, thank you for all you have done. We love you, much. God Bless. Doris & the Family Designed by: Rendezvous Visual Communications | Rhondavousgd@gmail.com | rhondaevans.net