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Wanda Barker Obituary
Wanda Jo Barker, 58, of Odessa, Missouri passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
A private family hosted celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memories of Wanda and condolences for the family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street., Odessa, MO 64076, 816-633-5524.
Wanda was born on August 12, 1966, in Lexington, Missouri to Calvin Barker and Helen Miller. She graduated from Odessa High School. Wanda worked at John Knox Village for 15 years. Wandas’s whole world revolved around her loving grandchildren. Along with spending time with family and friends, Wanda enjoyed camping, traveling, and fishing.
Wanda is survived by two children, Jaime (Alex) Goodin of Blue Springs, MO and Daniel (Cassadee) Barker of Odessa, MO; five grandchildren, Madison Goodin, Connor Goodin, Hank Barker, Kase Barker, and Miah Barker, her mother, Helen Miller of Odessa, MO one brother, Tony (Brandy) Barker of Odessa, MO, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
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