Wanda Grealis Obituary
Wanda Grey Grealis, age 75, of Crab Orchard, WV, passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born on August 4, 1948, in Beckley, WV, to the late William "Jasper" Mills and Flossie "Thelma" Reed Mills.
Wanda is survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth Grealis Meadows and husband Jerry of Beckley, and Thelma Grealis Craghead and husband Chris of Ballard. She is also survived by the love of her life for the last 22 years, Donald Harris of Ripley, WV. Her sister, Wilma Mills Thompson and husband Willard of Mt Vernon, OH, also mourn her loss.
Wanda was a proud grandmother to six grandchildren: Cody Meadows, Morgan Meadows Noe and husband Brandon, JT Meadows, Todd Craghead, Abby Craghead, and Chloe Craghead.
Additionally, she was blessed with eight great-grandchildren: Cye Noe, Leman Noe, Deuce Meadows, Levi Meadows, Leonah Meadows, Olliver Meadows, Oakley Meadows, and Ashton Meadows.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 27 years, Thomas John Grealis.
A private family memorial service will be held to honor Wanda's life.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Lindside Healthcare Center for the wonderful and loving environment they provided to Wanda during her time there. If you wish to make a donation in Wanda's name, please consider supporting the activity fund at Friends of Silver Ministry, located at 10797 Seneca Trail S., Lindside, WV 24951. In memory of Wanda Grey Grealis, contributions can be made to support an amazing activities program and honor her legacy of love and care.
The funeral arrangements are being handled by Calfee Funeral Home in Beckley, WV.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
800 S Oakwood Ave, Beckley, WV 25801
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