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Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: St. Stephen Cemetery
Wanda Ann Whitehead, age 82, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Wanda was born July 15, 1933, in Centertown, Kentucky, the daughter of Thomas and Lucille (James) Bennett. On December 26, 1953, she was united in marriage to Tony Whitehead and together they celebrated 62 years of marriage. Besides raising a family, Wanda worked outside the home at various times including General Electric in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was active as a Sunday School teacher for many years and was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Flora. Wanda ministered to many neighborhood children and lived her faith to the fullest. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest passion.
Wanda is survived by her husband: Tony Whitehead of Flora; two sons: Ted (Karen) Whitehead and Gary (Karen) Whitehead both of Flora; one brother: “R.T.” (Sue) Bennett of Denver, Colorado; two sisters: Maxine (Drexel) Heflin of Hammond, Indiana and Janita Holladay of Owensboro, Kentucky; 7 grandchildren: Miranda (Brock) Kroenlein, Josalyn (Jonas) Wyatt, Nathan (Noel) Whitehead, Laura Whitehead, Lucas Whitehead, Jacob Whitehead and Maria Whitehead; 4 great-grandchildren: Gracie and Allison Kroenlein, Chesley and Ezra Wyatt, and another great-granddaughter on the way; a daughter-in-law: Sherry Whitehead of Flora; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son: Bruce Whitehead, two brothers: Larry and Gene Bennett, two sisters: Cora Belle James and Carolyn Kirk, two grandsons: Adam Whitehead and Joseph Whitehead, and a daughter-in-law: Lisa Whitehead.
A funeral service for Wanda Whitehead will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with Rev. Eddie Duke officiating. Interment will be in St. Stephen Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be given to Guadalupe Project or Shriners Hospital for Children and will be accepted through the funeral home.
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Sorry for your loss.
Wanda was a very dear and sweet person - so sorry to hear the sad news. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
She was a great friend to my Grandmother, Naomi Tackitt. She was a super sweet lady!
Tony and family, we are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful neighbor. May GOD give you and your family comfort during this trying time.You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of the family members. May you find strength in your memories. Praying for each of you!
Always A Smile, She was always so kind when she would come in the back door of the Elks to pick up her great friend Melba. Always a kind word " In that special southern accent " and always a smile !
Sorry for your family's loss. Wanda sure was a lovely lady and she will be missed by many.
Tony, Gary, Ted and families: We are so very sorry for your loss. Wanda was a beautiful person inside and out and I enjoyed her friendship immensely. She was a fine Christian woman and great example. Wanda will be missed by all who knew her. She is now smiling and enjoying being reunited with Bruce and Adam and other loved ones and they are all in God's loving arms and presence ❤️ Please know that y'all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. RIP Wanda
Tony, Ted, Gary and all of your family. We are sorry for your loss. We knew Wanda was sick, but no matter what, we are never ready to give up a loved one. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. Always remember the good times and the good memories that go on living in your hearts.
So sorry she was a wonderful lady i will miss her going by with tony in the truck and waving at me i really cared alot for her and i no she really loved tony and tony loved her
So very sorry to hear of Wanda's passing. Prayers during this difficult time.
We are so sorry that you have lost Wanda. Heaven has gained another angel. She was a very sweet lady, and will be missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tony, Gary, Ted, I am so sorry for the loss of Wanda. Your wife/mom was a very special and wonderful woman. I am so blessed that Wanda and I got to spend time together and I really enjoyed just being around her and listening to her stories and I will miss her beautiful smile. She loved her family very much. Wanda will be truly missed.
Sorry for your loss
I always thought of Wanda as a dear sweet Christian friend, as did my mother Helen Dulaney. We attended church together for many years. Any time we ran into each other we had to hug, and Wanda always wanted to take time to talk about our love for God and family. I will remember her adorable smile and friendliness.
So sorry for your loss. Wanda was such a kind, sweet person. Wanda was such a good Christian woman, always smiling. She must have entered Heaven with that smile, just knowing she was going to meet her Lord and her family. Tony, Gary, Ted and all of the family and grandchildren, may you rest in the comfort of knowing how much she loved you and knowing how much she loved Jesus.....
Our sincere sympathies to Wanda's family and many friends during this difficult time. We hope you find comfort in your memories.
Sympathy is extended to the family. Sorry for your loss.
Wanda was a nice lady and very interesting to talk to. Sorry for your loss.
Such a great lady that held God & her family close
Tony, Ted, and Gary: I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Wanda was possibly the kindest and sweetest soul I ever knew. I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed all the visits I have had with her ( especially in the last eight years ). I can close my eyes and see that glorious smile now. I believe what made Aunt Wanda special to me is the fact that I knew she loved me as much as I loved her. She was truly one of a kind.
Tony and family I am very sorry for your loss, Wanda was a wonderful neighbor and friend, had many good conversations with her and will miss seeing her. Rest in piece my you were a wonderful lady, will never forget you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. What a wonderful lady she was.
Tony, Ted, Gary and family, So sorry for your loss, I have fond memories growing up on fourth street with your family. Wanda always had an infectious smile and a heart of gold. Praying that you can take comfort in the fact she she in Heaven and God has renewed her to perfection.
Very sorry for your loss prayers going your way
My sympathy to Tony and family. Wanda was a wonderful person and we loved her. I'm sure her and Mom are rejoicing together at the feet of Jesus.
Tony and family, so sorry for your loss. Wanda was a very special person and a friend to all she met.
So sorry for your loss; prayers of comfort.
Sympathy is extended to the Family. Sorry for your Loss.
So sorry for your loss. In our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss, just loved helping take care of her .Miss that smile !Prayers for your family Ted.
Uncle Tony, Ted, Gary, and Families -- We are praying for you continually. Aunt Wanda was an amazing person who loved God and who loved people and she will be greatly missed. I know she has been ready for this day for some time and we rejoice that what she once believed by faith she now sees by sight. We love you and will continue to pray that you find refuge in God and His peace and comfort.
Ruthie and I extend our deepest condolences.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Tony and Family, Rob and I are deeply saddened to hear the news of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
We are sorry for your loss! Wanda was a beautiful person!
To a wonderful family! Wanda touched alot of hearts during her life! I have never! Seen her. With out a smile. On her face. Walmart was a place to visit with her and her best friend in life. Melba! If Wanda seen you in the store! She would screen your name! Just always so happy to see you! And hugs was important to her! The kindest women you could ever know! Love and friendship burst out of her soul! She is going to be dearly missed by so many! Bless this family for your loving wanda
May God Bless and comfort you at this time.
Mrs. Wanda was the first person to greet us when we moved to town. She was always smiling, happy, and full of love! We will miss her dearly! My children always loved waving at her when we saw her riding around in the truck with Mr. Tony. She was a very special woman.
Sorry for the loss of a very sweet lady! Appreciated many conversations with Wanda years ago at Andy's Market. Rest in Peace Wanda it has been a tough journey.
Prayers for your family.
Wanda will be greatly missed. When I moved to flora in 1992 she welcomed me with open arms. prayers to the family
to my second mother wanda u will be missed when u see mom your best friend melba u give her a big hug for me sure u to r having a good time up in heaven sure going to miss that call that i got ever time u come into my work place asking for me go rest high in the hills with mom she loved u wanda so much
So sorry for your loss.. GOd has her sweetness with HIm now ...we all have the memory in our heart God bless you all..
I could not have asked for a better Mother-in-law. She loved everyone she met. She was humble, generous & kind. I can only hope to be half the christian woman she was. Rest in Peace....you will be dearly missed by many.
Thoughts and Prayers!
My mother and I are very sorry to hear of Dons passing. Our prayers are with you.
I am so sorry for your loss. There's no replacing our parents and many of us have been there. It's not an easy road that you will be going down, but know you're in our prayers. Our loved ones who have gone on before us never leave our hearts. God Bless you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. There's no replacing our parents and many of us have been there. It's not an easy road that you will be going down, but know you're in our prayers. Our loved ones who have gone on before us never leave our hearts. God Bless you all.
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