Wanda Carlene (Allison) McDade, 79, of Denton passed away on October 26, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in McKinney, Texas to David and Edna (Robinson) Allison on November 6, 1943. She married the love of her life, Billy McDade, on July 2, 1963 in Denton.

Wanda was a licensed Beautician up until she joined her husband in owning and operating a Gulf Service Station. She was also a Property Manager in Denton for many years. After retiring from Property Management, Wanda became a full time Caregiver. However, her greatest achievement was being a Wife, Mom and Nana. She had a heart of gold and was dedicated to caring for others. She always had a spare bedroom, listening ear, or shoulder to cry on for anyone who needed it. Wanda will be remembered for touching the lives of many people. She was truly everyone's "Nana" and favorite person.

She is survived by her children, Kim McDade, Tony McDade and his wife, Amy of Denton, Alyson Short and her husband, Matt of Aubrey, brother Wayne Allison and his wife, Joyce, granddaughters, Grace McDade and Michaela Smith, grandson, Christopher Hagy, many nieces and nephews and her two lifelong best friends,  Sandi Pellegrini-Anderson and Pauline Di Franco Phillips.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy McDade, her daughter, Melissa McDade, son, Mark McDade, sister, Myra Allison, and brother, Orval Allison and wife, Marilyn.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 12:00 PM, until 2:00 PM at DeBerry Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton, Texas.