Nina Joyce Wade

Funeral services for Nina Joyce Wade, 94, of Lufkin will be held Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Keith Bickley officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Mrs. Wade was born December 31, 1931 in Lufkin, Texas to the late LauraEll (Runnels) and Ernest Brookshire, and died Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Lufkin, Texas.

Nina led a full life that included hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. She enjoyed painting, quilting, and "working" puzzles. She was an accomplished bowler, an excellent cook, and an integral part of her son's drag-racing crew. She loved playing cards with her friends, which they did weekly for many years. She was a devoted Christian.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Coy and Dorinda Wade; grandson, James Nicholas and wife Jordan; great-grandchildren, Juniper Jane and Jonah Alexander; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 64 years, James Edward Wade; sister, Ila Ruth Junge; and brothers, Guy Brookshire and Ellison Ray Brookshire.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lufkin High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 150837, Lufkin, Texas 75915.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday morning prior to the service.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.