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Wanda Mary Meeks Chitwood
1939 - 2025
BORN
1939
DIED
2025
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Wanda Chitwood Obituary
Born on November 4, 1939, in Lula, she was a daughter of the late Darnell and Lola Spivey Meeks. Wanda was a homemaker and was of the Holiness faith. She enjoyed spending time outdoors.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Calloway Chitwood; son, Pete Chitwood; daughter, Janice Chitwood Roberts; infant daughter, Donna Sue Chitwood; she was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Louvene Chitwood; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services are noon on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Level Grove Cemetery with Rev. Scott Ledbetter officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 - 11:30 a.m. on Friday, at the funeral home, prior to the service.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com
McGahee-Griffin and McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
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