Wanda Ann Davis, 84, of Cross Lanes (formerly of Garretts Bend, WV) passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at home, following a brief illness.
Born 12/30/1928 to Bill and Reba Smith, Wanda graduated from Duval High School in 1945, and later attended nursing school at Morris Harvey College. She was a nurse for over 20 years at Thomas Memorial Hospital until her retirement. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Garretts Bend for many years, holding various offices and serving as Sunday school teacher for the Ladies Bible Class. Later, she became a member of the First Baptist Church of Tyler Mountain, where she taught a children’s Sunday school class. Her Christian life was an inspiration and blessing to all she met.
Wanda was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary Post #4768, Alum Creek, WV, serving as chairman of several committees. She was deeply involved in community service, not only to benefit Veterans, but anyone in need. Caring for others was Wanda’s calling. No one who fell ill or needed care went without if she were near. She was known as Granny Wanda not only to her own grand and great-grandchildren, but to many others as well, who felt her loving touch and attention.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and husbands, John W. Davis, Charles E. Hannah, and James P. Davis, sister, Wanda Jean Neal and grandson, Brian Berkery, as well as a host of close relatives and friends waiting to greet her in heaven.
She is survived by brother, Billy Joe (Louise) Smith, Griffithsville, daughters, Joanna (John) Valleau, Cross Lanes, Debi (Larry) Berkery, Anna Maria Island, FL, Terri (Mike) Del Giudice, South Charleston, Cindy Hannah, Queens Creek, AZ, and Becky (Allen) Wiseman, Red House, and sons, Steve Hannah, Hilliards, PA and Bill (Cathy) Davis, Mason, WV.
She was so proud of her grandchildren: Justin Valleau, Cross Lanes, Lindsay (Brian) Hyden, Cross Lanes, Scott Berkery, Sarasota, FL, Jamie (George) Peyton, of North Carolina, Brandon (Crystal) Del Giudice, South Charleston, Frank Del Giudice, South Charleston, Krista McLaughlin, St. Albans, and Megan Davis, of Georgia. She delighted daily in her relationship with her ten great-grandchildren.
Services will be 11:00am on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Homer Hensley officiating. Burial will be at Paul Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Friday, August 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Donations in memory of Wanda Davis, may be made to the churches that were such a blessing to her; Elizabeth Baptist Church, Garretts Bend, WV, or the First Baptist Church of Tyler Mountain, WV, for use in their ministries.
Joanna,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. In reading her obituary, it’s clear she led a rich and full life taking special joy in caring for others.
Joanna, I am sorry for your family’s loss of your mother. She sounds like a great woman!
Wanda was a wonderful nurse and a very kind lady. I am thankful for the opportunity to have worked with her many years ago at Thomas Hospital. We will see her again on the other side. Our hope rests in the work of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Lois Kelley Hoffman