Wanda Faye Beckler

1941 - 2025

Wanda Faye Beckler was born on Dec. 1, 1941, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Charles Wilson Coffey and Dorothy Juanita Coffey. Wanda graduated in May 1959 from Central High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Wanda married Kenneth Boye Beckler on Sept. 27,1966. Together, they have four children: Karen (Cope) Burkett of Bolivar, James Cope (Jan) of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, Juanita (Beckler) Holtschneider of Marshfield, Kimberley (Beckler) Payne (Jeff) of Bolivar.

Wanda is survived by her children Karen, James, Juanita and Kimberley as well as grandchildren, John Giedinghagen (Amanda) Marshfield, Matthew Burkett, Tucson, Arizona, Kendra Dunn, Springfield, Mary Beth Dampier (Cody) Urbana, Mason Payne (Kareena) Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mia Rainey (Lance) Bolivar, Sam Holtschneider, Columbia, David Holtschneider, Marshfield; great-grandchildren, Candice Shropshire (Calum) Cleveland,Tennessee, Shaylin (Kaden) Giedinghagen, Springfield, Brantley Dunn, Springfield; as well as 11 great-great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren on the way; nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends.

Wanda was preceded in death by her brother, Norm Coffey; mother, Dorothy Overturf; husband, Kenneth Beckler; sister, Frances Padilla; great-grandson Aiden Burkett; and her father, Charles Coffey.

Wanda was saved at the age of nine during a revival in Atlanta, Georgia, with her uncle, Pastor Paul Coffey. She dedicated her life to ministry and serving others. She and her husband Kenneth, served as GA's and RA's Director at Calvary Baptist Church in Jennings, MO. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary and enjoyed cooking Wednesday night dinners at church. After moving to Bolivar, Wanda and Ken were Sunday School teachers at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Wanda enjoyed bowling and traveled with her friends and family to many national and state tournaments. She loved fishing at her favorite place on a boat at Pomme De Terre Lake at the sunken dock, catching more crappie than Ken. She always had to have her hair done, nails polished and lipstick on before she went fishing. Wanda enjoyed adventures and spending time with her children and grandchildren, that led her all over the United States and especially enjoyed when those adventures included stops at a casino.

Wanda's Celebration of Life will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, at Sweet Kayle in Bolivar. Friends and guests are invited to come and go anytime between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.