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Wanda Dildine Obituary
Wanda Lou Dildine (Dryer)
October 26, 1939 - September 7, 2025
Wanda was born on October 26, 1939 in Corder, Mo to Jesse Benjamin Dryer and Frances Jewell (Williams) Dryer.
Wanda graduated from Paseo High School in 1957 and loved spending time with her family and going to garage sales. Her hobbies included playing canasta, fishing, and watching movies with her dog Chloe.
Wanda is survived by her two daughters; Terri Jacobs (Tim) and Jodi Nunnelley (Rick), step son; David Dildine (Linda). Sister; Donna Langford and grandchildren; Michael Jacobs, Jason Jacobs (Anna), Jana Scott (James), Michelle Jacobs, Brad Courtney, Jessica Fillpot, Ashley Riley (Nathan), Zachary Cooper (Becca), Heather Nunnelley, Dalton Dildine and Sklyer Dildine, 20 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband; Lee Dildine, son; Mark Courtney, granddaughter; Kellie Nunnelley, brother; Robert Dryer and her parents; Jesse and Jewell Dryer.
Services will be held at Carson-Speaks 1501 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64052 Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Visitation: 9am - 10am
Service: 10am
Graveside service following at Floral Hills East Memorial 350 Hwy, Lee’s Summit, MO
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