Wanda Jerrell Landers

Wanda Jerrell Landers

Wanda Jerrell Landers, 84, was born in Wright County on March 21, 1929. She departed this life September 12, 2013, at Cox South Hospital. Wanda married Randall Landers December 7, 1945, in California, but later moved to Hartville, MO, where they were longtime residents.

Wanda treasured her family and enjoyed visiting with loved ones and friends. She loved farm life, gardening and animals, especially her little dog and Persian cats. She and Randall raised champion Simmental cattle and enjoyed showing them at the American Royal and local fairs. She also raised Persian kittens and sold them all over the United States.

Wanda was preceded in death by Randall, her loving husband of 54 years; her parents, Rev. Weaver and Eliza Hensley; and one brother, Jerry Hensley.

Wanda is survived by her five children; Diana Patten and husband Bob, Marshfield, MO; David Landers and wife Sandra, Marshfield, MO; Daniel Landers and wife Sally, Tulsa, OK; Mark Landers and Ray, Hartville, MO; and Marcia Landers, Grove Springs, MO. She is also survived by one sister, Karen Sue Jacobsen and husband Bruce, of California; one brother, Joseph Hensley and wife Tammy, Lebanon, MO; and sister-in-law, Sue Hensley, Hartville, MO. Wanda is also survived by seven grandchildren; Shane, Liza and Jake Landers; Greg, Kristin and Kara Landers; and Rebecca Patten. She also leaves behind five great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends, caregivers and beloved pets.

Arrangements are under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home with visitation at 2:00pm, Sunday, September 15, 2013.