Wanda Louise Holt

Wanda Louise Holt obituary

Wanda Louise Holt

Wanda Holt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stith Funeral Home - Lathrop on Sep. 13, 2025.

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Wanda Louise Holt - age 89 of Lathrop, MO passed away Friday morning, September 12, 2025, at Gower Convalescent Center in Gower, MO. Wanda was born on October 7, 1935, the daughter of John and Lillian (Davis) Boatman in Choteau, OK. She married Roy Holt in 1966 and they made their home in Lathrop in 1972. Wanda and Roy enjoyed dancing and playing cards with neighbors. Wanda enjoyed sewing, traveling and the outdoors.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy and son, Kenny Holt; She is survived by her children, Buck Holt (Carol) of Lathrop, Kara Hillman (Danny) of Pilot Point, TX, and Deneta Stielow of Platte City, MO; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church of Lathrop in care of the funeral home. A service celebrating Wanda's life will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop. The family will receive friends one-hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Valor Park Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley, MO. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop (816) 740-4658. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

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