Argylie Price Wade

Argylie Price Wade, 90, peacefully departed this life on January 3, 2025, at her home in Detroit, Michigan, with her eldest daughter, by her side. Born on August 20, 1934, in Sabine, West Virginia, Argylie was the third of fourteen children born to the late Thornton and Elizabeth She completed her education at Sabine Elementary, Scott Jr. High, and Conley High School, graduating at the precocious age of 16. Ready for college, her father borrowed a car, drove her to Bluefield State College and told her not to look back, just move forward in life. Demonstrating remarkable determination, Argylie pursued higher education at Bluefield State College, where she forged lifelong friendships and joined the esteemed Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in 1954. It was also at Bluefield where she met a handsome young man that she first noticed outside her classroom window, in which his older sister told Argylie it was her younger brother, Marvin C. Wade, who had a crush on her. Following her graduation with a Bachelor's degree in Education, Argylie, along with two close friends, Claudia and Othel, decided to pursue promising career opportunities eventually leading them to Detroit, Michigan. She began her illustrious teaching career at Jones Elementary, and later Glazer Elementary. Concurrently, she earned her Master's in Education from the University of Detroit. Argylie's dedication and leadership skills led to her advancement to administrative roles, serving as Assistant Principal at Breitmeyer Elementary and Vernor Primary, and later retiring as Principal of McDowell Elementary in 1991. On February 20, 1960, Argylie and Marvin C. Wade were united in marriage. They were blessed with two daughters, Marlaine Cecile and Leigh Odrian. As a woman of faith, Argylie was an active member of Trinity Community Presbyterian Church, serving as an Elder and heading the Nominating Committee for several years. She was also quite involved with the Detroit Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, her brothers, James Price, Robert-Jean Price, Joel Price, Thornton Price Jr., Richard Price, and George Price, and sister, Odessa Mae Willis, her in-laws George and Della Watkins, Marion and Melvin Witcher, Drexel Greene, Clarence Wade, and Ronnell Wade. Argylie leaves behind a legacy of love and accomplishment, survived by her daughters , Son-in-law, , and only cherished grandson, sisters, brothers, and her nephew, , who lived with her and consistently helped care for her holding a very special place in her heart. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who will fondly remember her remarkable life. We rejoice that she finished her race well and is safe with Jesus now and forever. “And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die….” John 11:26

Argylie Price Wade

August 20, 1934 - January 3, 2025