Alva Maude Haynes McDade, 84, of Flat Rock, N.C., died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 at the Elizabeth House.
A native of Polk County, she was the daughter of the late William and Isabell Haynes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill McDade, who died in 2000; a son, Joseph Wylie McDade; a grandson, Jeremy McDade; and six siblings, Ethel, Ocie, Edna, Berty, Vaughn and Lonnie.
She is survived by two sons, Duane and Edward McDade; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Pace Cemetery in Green River, N.C., with Rev. Thomas A. Cassem officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Elizabeth House, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, N.C. 28731.
An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.