Wanda-Jones Corbett-Obituary

Photo courtesy of J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg

Wanda Gracine Jones Corbett

Aug 3, 1955 - Aug 14, 2025

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Wanda was one of my children’s Kindergarten teachers. I was able to see how she loved her students and brought out the best in them.
Wanda had a special gift, and could turn an empty space into a magical place . She was the most artistically creative person in knew.
Wanda loved her career, and she cherished her family ! She would light up as she would talk about them.
I will miss her not sharing a place on Earth with me, and knowing her, she’s probably adding some creative...

Our sincere condolences to the members of Wanda's Family. Our hearts go out to you in this time of loss, but we believe the joy and love you shared with Wanda will always be with you.
We had the pleasure of knowing Wanda as a friend, fellow teacher, and our nephew's kindergarten teacher. She was a great teacher. She motivated her students with love and inspired them to learn.
I enjoyed her friendship on so many levels because she was fun to be around and made everyone in her...

To Jodi, Jamie, and the Corbett, Jones, and Tyler Families,
Although we won’t be able to attend Wanda’s service, we want you to know how deeply saddened we are to hear of her passing. It has truly been a blessing to have had Wanda’s friendship over the years — we love Wanda dearly.
Her spirit of kindness, creativity, generosity, and love for her family and community was a gift from God to everyone who knew her. May God strengthen and comfort you during this time of grief.
With...

Sending prayers and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Wanda Corbett
I will long remember Wanda’s welcoming classroom and chatting with her in the West Wing. Rest in Peace.
Gail Briley AH, VSU, PHS

Our deepest condolences to the family. May her memories be a blessing and know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers for comfort.

✝❤ Expressions of Love ❤ and Condolences to Wanda's Family, Extended Families and Friends. We've been friends since the early to middle 1960's. We lived on Patterson Street in Westview. Our houses were one door apart. We have many fond memories of our lives throughout the years in Westview and our high school relationships. That infectious smile... Beautiful spirit..."Rest well Wanda Gracine."
Melvin Jones and Debra Spicely Jones

Obituary

Wanda's Obituary

Mrs. Wanda Gracine Jones Corbett, daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Edward Jones and Mrs. Alice Audrey Tyler Jones, departed this life on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Ellis David Corbett: maternal aunt, Debora LaBruce Tyler Howard; maternal aunt, Thurmae...

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