Photo courtesy of T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home - Suffolk
Feb 14, 1968 - Jan 16, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rachel Ricks
March 12, 2026 | SUFFOLK, VA | Acquaintance
May Almighty Father God bless and comfort the family
Anthony Martin and jashon Johnson martin Martin
January 28, 2026 | Bogalusa, LA
To the Artis family. I remember Wanda and her soft spirit. Beverly and I were the same age but back then you were with all the family. Your kindness will be missed. Job well done sweetie. Take your well earned rest!
Sharon Hill-Walker
January 27, 2026 | Suffolk, VA | Friend
My dear cuz you will be missed. ❤ ya take your rest. God got another angel. We will meet again
BELINDA M GODWIN
January 27, 2026 | SUFFOLK, VA | Family
To Zelda and the entire family:
My sincere condolences. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Carrie Davis
January 27, 2026 | Rock Hill, SC | Acquaintance
My sincerest condolences to the entire Artis family. May Wanda rest in peace and may all of you be at peace. Take care!
Liz Brown
January 27, 2026 | Suffolk, VA | Friend
Sorry to hear the passing of Mrs Wanda. I worked for VRT and transported her to dialysis. I enjoyed our conversations. I told her how proud I was of her. She was truly a strong Woman nothing got her down. I told her when she would come out on her scooter SLOW DOWN LIKE YOU ON 58 LOL. I WILL NEVER FORGET MRS WANDA REST EASY. YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY LOVE YOU GIRLIE see you next week THAT'S WHAT I WOULD TELL HER Tueday Thursday and Saturday
Keisha Sharpe
January 25, 2026 | Suffolk, VA | Acquaintance
To the Artis Family I am sending my sincere condolences and prayers to y'all. I was saddened to hear of her passing. She always was a very sweet person. Another John Yeates High School Alumni. Rest in Paradise Wanda.
Robin Davis
January 24, 2026 | Suffolk, VA | Classmate
.sorry to hear of the passing of. Miss.Wanda.my she R.I.P (Class of 1980)John Yeates High School
Darnell L. Randall
January 24, 2026 | Smithfield, VA | Friend
Wanda Faye Artis, age 57, of Suffolk, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2026. She was born on February14, 1968, to the late Zebedee Artis, Sr. and Jean Artis.
Wanda received her formal education in Suffolk and was a proud graduate of John Yeates High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Virginia Commonwealth University. Wanda continued her education at OldDominion University where she was credentialed by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board, and became certified in Cytotechnology. Wanda devoted her healthcare career to the detection of disease and served faithfully as a Cytotechnologist in Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia areas. Through her work, she exemplified diligence, integrity ,and a commitment to excellence in service to others.
After several years, Wanda returned to Suffolk, Virginia, desiring to be closer to her family, whom she loved dearly. Shewa’s admired for her gentle spirit, kind heart, and generosity toward others. Her life reflected compassion, humility, and quiet strength.
A woman of steadfast faith, Wanda was a devoted member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She studied the Word of God faithfully and consistently encouraged her family to grow closer to God and remain rooted in His truth.
Wanda was preceded in death by her father, Zebedee Artis, Sr., and her sister, Beverly Artis. Her passing has left an immeasurable void in the hearts of her loved ones, and she will be deeply missed.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory her loving daughter, Naomi Rabb; her mother, Jean Artis; her brothers, Zebedee Artis, Jr., Christopher "Stefon" Artis (Marian), and Dwayne Artis; her sister, Zelda Fulgham (Fletcher); and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Her earthly labor is now complete. God, in His infinite wisdom, has called His faithful servant home. Though we mourn her passing, we are comforted by the assurance that she is reunited with her father and sister in heaven, where there is no more pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Reflecting her loving and thoughtful spirit, Wanda texted these words to her family: “This is what we tend to do when we lose our loved ones who have passed away. Just think about the best (good) times with them.”
We grieve with faith, knowing that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8). Wanda Faye Artis, we will forever remember and cherish the good times we shared with you.
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