Wanda Fay McCauley Saltsman

Wanda Fay McCauley Saltsman obituary, Parsons, WV

Wanda Fay McCauley Saltsman

Wanda Fay McCauley Saltsman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Wanda Fay McCauley Saltsman, 83, a resident of Morgantown, passed from this life Monday, August 18, 2025, at home with family by her side and under the care of West Virginia Caring Hospice.
Wanda was born Tuesday, April 7, 1942, in Huttonsville, a daughter of the late Ralph McCauley and Ruth Johnson McCauley. On November 4, 1967, she married Albert Duane Saltsman who preceded her in death.
Also left to cherish her memory are children, Rhonda Galford and husband Jeff of Morgantown, DeaVonda Sharp and husband Alan of Morgantown, Debra Elbon and husband Greg of Elkins, Amber Saltsman of Mill Creek, Sierra Carr and husband Brandon of Beverly, Gabriel Collett and husband Tyler of Beverly, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was one son, Duane Curtis Saltsman, and one sister, Hazel Marks.
Wanda attended school in Randolph County. In her younger years, she was employed at Memorial General Hospital in Elkins as a nurses aide in the nursery; she loved taking care of the babies. Later in life she was employed as a hostess at Burger King. Wanda was known for always staying active and on the run. She also enjoyed pouring ceramic molds for a friend that owned a ceramic studio. Above all, Wanda loved and adored her grandchildren. She was Baptist by faith.
Visitation will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home Monday, from 1 pm until 3 pm, the funeral hour. Rev. Randy Long will officiate, and interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Dailey.
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