Wanda Gail Moroney

It is with unfathomably heavy hearts that we announce the death of Wanda Gail Lee Moroney, 59, of Davidson, North Carolina.

Wanda was born on January 21, 1966 in Charlotte to the late Ralph and Mildred Lee. She grew up on Untz Rd. in Concord, where she enjoyed bicycle rides, outdoor adventures, and spending time with her siblings and neighborhood friends. She graduated from Northwest Cabarrus High School in 1984 and Concord Beauty College in 1985.

For many years, Wanda worked magic from behind a salon chair; she was a very skilled hair color specialist and stylist, always on the cutting edge of new trends and techniques. Those of us who have had the experience of having our hair done by Wanda for many years will likely never have as good a haircut as the ones she's given us. While she was committed to the technical aspects of her craft, she cared even more deeply for her clients as individuals, and many who sat in her salon chair became close friends and chosen family through the years.

Wanda will be remembered for her warm smile, striking sense of humor, boundless creativity, stunning red hair, and endless supply of interesting facts. Some of Wanda's favorite things in life were pool days, beach trips, home DIY projects, and time with her rescue dogs.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph H. Lee and Mildred (Mittie) Spurling Lee, as well as her dear friend, Amy Murphy Welch.

Wanda is survived by her children, Alyssa Putt of Durham and Shaina Putt of Monroe. She is further survived by her sisters: Sherri Hartsell, Donna Boone, and Teresa Blake. Also left to mourn Wanda are many extended or chosen family members and lifelong friends.

The family will host a service at 10 am Saturday, November 22nd at United Love Baptist Church in Midland. A visitation with the family will follow. Per Wanda's wishes, her ashes will be scattered in places she loved by those who loved her.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Ada Jenkins Center, CVAN, NAMI, or another organization working to provide safety, stability, and support to vulnerable community members or those living with mental illness and addiction.

If you are living with addiction or mental illness, you are never alone, and recovery is possible.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Moroney family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.