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Wanda SPANN

1960 - 2014

Wanda SPANN obituary, 1960-2014, Atlanta, GA

BORN

1960

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Murray Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. - Cascade Chapel

1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW 

Atlanta, Georgia

Wanda SPANN Obituary

Wanda Danette Spann, 54, of Kennesaw, was called home to be with The Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Although she battled with breast cancer since 2006, many never knew as she was blessed to thrive for so long past initial diagnosis and only recently began to succumb to the effects of the disease. She passed peacefully surrounded by family. Born on January 25, 1960, she is survived by her husband Charles A. Spann Jr., daughter Danielle Martin, stepsons Eric Spann and Charles A. Spann III, and stepdaughter Tiffanni Spann - all of whom she loved very much. For 21 years, she was married to her superhero, Charles, who she said took care of her so well that she never wanted for anything, and when the enemy came up against her, he fought along side of her. Born in Tifton, GA of the Gray family, and later raised in Detroit, Wanda graduated from Michigan State University in 1980, and began work at Cobb County Pretrial Court Services the same year, being appointed to Director in 1983, making her the county's first African American department head and youngest department head in the county at only 23. Wanda really loved helping people. She earned many awards for her distinguished work performance and community service, as she was a strong proponent of both giving back and getting everyone out to vote. Wanda loved interior decorating, traveling, and spending time with family. She spent many of her days practically joined at the hip with her daughter, Danielle. Homegoing services will be held on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 12:30 PM at Zion Baptist Church, 165 Lemon Street, Marietta, GA 30060. Her body will lie instate at 11:30 AM. Interment Georgia Memorial Park. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 12:00 Noon on the day of service. In lieu of flowers, the family will be setting up a Michigan State University scholarship in her name, donations can be made at: Www.GoFundMe.com/WandaSpann. Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel, 1199 Utoy Springs Rd, Atlanta, GA (404) 349-3000 www.mbfh.com.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, 2014.

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Marcia Sasser

October 31, 2014

Go with God Sister Spann. Rest well.

jeriene bonner

October 30, 2014

My aqaurius sister, although we grew apart and didn't see each other often you were always a very special friend to me and my family. I will cherish and remember the great times we shared. I know your spirit will be the angel of goodness to all those lives you touched. May God provide peace and comfort to your family in this time of loss.

Daniel Cuyler

October 30, 2014

Mr Charles and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. (Carestream Dental)

October 30, 2014

Charles and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and family in the loss of your beloved Wanda who gave so much to the meaning of love and life life ain her service to others.
Sincerely, Dr. Betty Ann Cook

Susan Gordon

October 30, 2014

Charles,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Stephanie Meyer

October 29, 2014

Charles and family - my prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May you find some comfort in the memories you hold deep in your heart.

Bob and Sandy McDowell

October 29, 2014

Charles,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 29, 2014

Mr. Charles , I was so sad to hear of your dear wifes passing , You always spoke of her so lovingly I know she was an amazing woman ,I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time . Deepest sympathy Chandra Hull (Carestream Dental )

Lawrence Heath

October 29, 2014

Charles my prayers are with you in this season of your life. May God keep you and bless you.

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Ephesians 6:10

Lynn Quick

October 29, 2014

Charles, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. There is a circle of friend's love and care around you. We can look to the day when we will see our loved ones again! My heart is there with all of you.

Rev. Anthony C. Coleman

October 28, 2014

Dear Charles & Danielle: I just want you to know that my prayers are with you and the Family. Wanda will truly be missed; she touched so many people's lives in a very special way. She always loved helping others and wanted to make a difference in the community. She valued justice and integrity and lived by her strong conviction of morals. She was passionate about right-doing in support of her fellow man. I am reminded by 2 Corinthians 5: (6) "Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 7(For we walk by faith, not by sight:) (8) We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." Your Friend,

Cheri Mattox-Carroll

October 28, 2014

Charles, You are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you are your family.

Mary Cater

October 28, 2014

The Spann Family

1 Thessalonians 4:16
For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

We are praying for you and your family

Evangelist Mary Ward Cater

Charles Mazariegos

October 27, 2014

Charles Spann. My heart goes out to you and your children. You are my brother in Christ

bettye and walter parker

October 27, 2014

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Zaneta Oliver

October 27, 2014

My prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

R. C.

October 27, 2014

My condolences to be Spann family. May the God of all comfort continue to be with you and your loved ones during this difficult time. Ps.34:17-18.

~ V Austin

October 27, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

irene rev.21:4

October 27, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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Zion Baptist Church

165 Lemon Street, Marietta, GA 30331

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1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW , Atlanta, GA 30331

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