Wanda Louise Lawrence

Wanda Louise Lawrence obituary, West Frankfort, IL

Wanda Louise Lawrence

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Union Funeral Home

213 East Oak Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896

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9

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Wanda Lawrence Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Union Funeral Home - West Frankfort on Mar. 5, 2026.
Wanda Louise Lawrence, 93, of West Frankfort passed away at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

She was born on January 18, 1933, in Johnson County, IL, to Clarence and Ruby White. She attended West Frankfort High School and was a founding member of the Faith Assembly Fellowship Church in West Frankfort.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Vernon Bearden, Bill Bearden, and Royce White; sister Jane Rogers.

She is survived by her daughter Donna (Bob) Gerth; sister Joyce Thornton; sister in law Linda White; grandsons Thomas (Sara) Gerth and Joseph (Tessa) Gerth; great grandchildren Michael Cunningham, Ellie Gerth, Archer Gerth and Jane Gerth; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Monday, March 9, 2026, in the Union Funeral Home, West Frankfort, at11:00 a.m. with Pastor Gary Brown officiating. Interment will be at Boner Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

9

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Union Funeral Home

213 East Oak Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896

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Mar

9

Service

11:00 a.m.

Union Funeral Home

213 East Oak Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896

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Only 21 hours left for delivery to next service.