Wanda Sue Gavin

Wanda Sue Gavin obituary

Wanda Sue Gavin

Wanda Gavin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Davis-Watkins Funeral Homes & Crematory - DeFuniak Springs on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Wanda Sue Gavin, age 79, passed away on November 18, 2025, at her residence. She was born September 18, 1946, in Walton County, Florida to the late Henry and Alice Irene Bowden Ammons.

Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Gavin; parents, Henry and Alice Ammons; five brothers, Willard, Archie, Ray, Cecil, Joe, and Jack Ammons; and one sister, Mary Roark.

She is survived by her son, Troy Gavin; granddaughter, All (Gavin) Simmons; great grandson, Xavier Simmons; one brother, Truman Ammons; son-in-law, Stetson Simmons; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Watkins of DeFuniak Springs.

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