Wanda Gayle McElduff

Wanda Gayle McElduff obituary

Wanda Gayle McElduff

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Mar

6

Service

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cartwright Cemetery

3086 Hwy 556, Choudrant, LA 71227

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Wanda McElduff Obituary

Published by Legacy on Mar. 3, 2026.
Wanda Gayle McElduff was born on 12/09/1954 and entered peacefully into eternal rest on 03/01/2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved daughter of Gail Mason McElduff and Myrtle Pilcher McElduff. She had a twin sister, Tonda, that didn't survive birth but was always close to her heart. Besides her parents and twin sister, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dayton McElduff and sisters Elise McElduff Gray and LaDean McElduff Chapman and brothers in law, Jack W. Gray and Jerry W. Chapman and sister in law, Hilda Huey McElduff Lee. Those left to cherish her memory are her niece and nephews, Suzonne Gray, Walter McElduff and Jackie Gray and their spouses, as well as great nieces and nephews, a great, great niece and two great, greats on the way. Her longtime life partner, best friend and her "Bud", Willie Anders, who will now navigate this life without his "Bud". She will also be missed by numerous cousins and friends whom she was always proud to claim as her family.

She was retired from Jackson Parish School Board after serving as a bus driver for 25 years. Though she is gone from her loved ones and friends, she is rejoicing in a reunion with all those that's gone before her.

Graveside service under direction of Griffin Funeral Home will be Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Cartwright Church Cemetery on Hwy 556, Choudrant, LA.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

6

Service

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cartwright Cemetery

3086 Hwy 556, Choudrant, LA 71227

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Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.