Wanda L. Kirksey, 81, of Mt. Hope, died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Memorial services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Church of the Cross United Methodist with Pastor Matthew Wald officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Cancer Research at 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN., 38105 or The Salvation Army at 437 S. Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691.
Wanda was born May 16, 1932 in Wheeling, WV to Albert J. and Minnie {Burkle} Abraham.
She married W. Edward Kirksey on August 21, 1954. He died in 2008.
Wanda was a homemaker, who enjoyed gardening, traveling, reading and taking care of her family. She was a member of the Church of the Cross United Methodist. Wanda always had her dog, Abby, by her side.
Wanda will be deeply missed by her children Patti Kirksey (Ken) Rohal of Creston, John (Anita) Kirksey of Powell, Steve Kirksey of Lincolnton, NC and Susan Kirksey (James) Nussbaum of Mt. Hope; grandchildren Kathy Nussbaum, Kylie Kirksey, Carissa Kirksey Rohal, Amber Nussbaum, Drew Kirksey, Chad Kirksey and Carson Kirksey; great-grandchildren Malaina, Kadence and Keegan; brother Jack Abraham of Wheeling, WV; sister Sarah McKitrick of Wheeling, WV.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Ed of 53 years, brother Robert Abraham and sister Wilma Norman.