Wanda Gail Noel

Wanda Gail Noel, daughter of the late John Richard Shaw and Evelyn Margaret (Smith) Shaw, was born January 20, 1955, in Cabool, Missouri. She entered in to heavenly rest on July 1, 2025, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 70.

Wanda was widely known for her years working at Walmart in Mountain Grove. She was devoted to customer service and her kindness was witnessed by all. She forged many friendships and was a positive influence to those she came in contact with. Wanda enjoyed collecting and admiring jewelry and dresses. She also had a love for hummingbirds and lighthouses. She was life-long St. Louis Cardinals fan. Wanda’s greatest joy in life was her family. She loved spending time with them and was proud of each accomplishment they achieved.

Wanda loved Jesus and trusted Him as her Savior. She is resting eternally at the feet of Jesus.

Besides her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Noel; three sisters, Laura Shaw, LaVonna Smith, and Janell Milton; and one brother, Richard Shaw.

Wanda is survived by one son, Justin Noel and wife, Kim, of Marshfield, Missouri; two grandsons, Trenton Noel and Tyler Noel; brothers, Steve Shaw and wife, Susie, Ron Shaw and wife, Connie, Glenn Burch and wife, Carrie, Gary Burch, and Eddie Burch and wife, Belinda; sisters, Linda Shaw, Sharon Brown and husband, Scott, and Norma Burch; one brother-in-law, Darrell Smith; and numerous nephews, nieces, and countless friends who will miss dearly.