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Wanda Girard Obituary

Wanda Girard, 94, of Peachtree City, GA, passed away on July 16, 2014, at home under the care of hospice. She was the wife of the late Sam J. Girard, Sr. for 51 years until his death in 1992. She managed several retail businesses throughout her working career until her retirement. She was beloved by friends, neighbors, nieces, nephews, and everyone that knew her. All her life she exemplified the qualities of the woman described in Proverbs 31 who trusted in God and cared for and provided well for her home and family. Health concerns and a desire to be near her son's family brought her to Peachtree City, GA, in 1997.Loving mother of Sam (Holly) Girard, Jr., of Lancaster, PA, and Jerry (Kathy) Girard of Peachtree City, GA; devoted grandmother of Nikki (fiancé, Ben Sherrill) Girard of Atlanta, GA, Steven Girard of Leavenworth, WA, Paul Girard of Peachtree City, GA, Caryn (Michael) Spangler of Villanova, PA, Ingrid (Marcus) Byler of Hilton Head, SC; treasured great-grandmother of Ben Girard, Nicole (Daniel) Jones, Kirsten Girard, Emma, Bethany, Gillian, and Maribel Spangler; and great-great grandmother of Emily Jones. Dear sister of Carl W. Gibes of Enterprise, AL, and Lillian Pollina of Naples, FL. Cherished daughter of the late Walter and Zophia Gibes. Special friend of Mary Peiffer of Peachtree City, GA.Visitation Wednesday, July 23rd , 10:00 a.m. until time of the service, 11:00 a.m. at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Rd.(at Prospect), Itasca. Interment Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her name to: Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660. For funeral info: 630-250-8588 or www.theoaksfh.com

Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2014.
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Our deepest sympathy to the Girard Family,
She will always remain in your hearts, memories to last a lifetime. May she rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Susan and Jenni Semla

July 22, 2014

May your family be comforted with the
legacy of wisdom and love left in your
care, with the warm love from family
and friends and the promise of life
at John 11:28.
With deepest sympathy.

betty jean

July 21, 2014

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