Wanda Jones

Wanda Jones, 82, of Roanoke, passed away Friday morning, October 31, 2008, after a prolonged illness. She was born on April 13, 1926 in Whittaker, W.Va. She worked as a nursing assistant in the newborn nursery at Radford Community Hospital, a cook and a waitress at Dee's in Fincastle, and in catering with Maria Crowder. She is survived by her daughter, Jill Johnson, of Roanoke, with whom she lived; grandchildren, Gregory Johnson, of Roanoke, Kelly Vaden and her husband, Jason, of Roanoke, Patrick Johnson and his wife, Amy, of Gorham, Maine; great-grandchildren, whom she adored, Dylan Johnson, of Roanoke and Michael Berk, of Griffin, Ga.; and special friends, Doretha Minnix and Tai Ruff. The family would like to thank Pheasant Ridge Nursing and Rehab. Center for their care and kindness, especially Donna Bush and Denise. We also wish to express our gratitude to Southern Care Hospice for their kindness, compassion and for always being there when needed. Special thanks to Terry Murphy for making this possible, also to Steve, Vicky, Gail and Jake. Lastly to Mary Simpkins of Southern Care, who has been a blessing from day one and feels like part of our family. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on US 220 North, Troutville, Va., where she attended meetings for many years and had many wonderful friends. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707.