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Wanda Stallings

Jun 3rd, 1935 - Aug 22nd, 2022

      Wanda Jane Stallings, age 87, of Mt. Carmel, passed away Monday morning, August 22, 2022, at Oakview Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel.

      She was born June 3, 1935, in Peoria Heights, the daughter of Fred S. and Esther Loraine (Reed) Slade.  She married Don Walker in 1954, and to this union 5 children were born.  She was later united in marriage to Ralph Stallings in 1978, in Orlando, Florida, and he preceded her in death in 2015.

      Wanda had attended several area churches where she was very involved, helping when she could.  She enjoyed crocheting, playing the organ, and listening to gospel music.

      She is survived by her children: Michael Walker of Middletown, Indiana, Nancy Robinson of Mt. Carmel, and Lisa (Ray) Hartley of Bridgeport; grandchildren: David, Shanna, Brian, Stephanie, Michelle, Jeramy, Erica, Mary, Hagan, Daniel, Christopher, and Kacie; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister: Loraine Leathers of Spring Hill, Florida; and a niece: Lynn Davis of Florida.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; 2 daughters: Donna Powell and Iva Branham; a brother: Don Slade; and a great-granddaughter: Kristina Rose.  

      Private family services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to Hope Pregnancy Center in Mt. Carmel and will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com