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She was born May 22, 1940, in Warner, Oklahoma, the daughter of William Edward Lewis and Elsie Lou (Cook) Lewis.
Wanda graduated from Warner High School and was a home maker.
She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Checotah. She enjoyed chocolate, red roses and hummingbirds.
Survivors include her daughter, Teresa Anthony and Curtiss Beck of Coweta, Oklahoma; three grandsons, Jeremy Shanks and wife, Heather of Coweta, Oklahoma, Eddie Shanks of Owasso, Oklahoma and James Beck of Coweta, Oklahoma; two granddaughters, Kristin Ellis and husband, Steve of Muskogee, Oklahoma and Kerry Anthony of Coweta, Oklahoma; great grandson, Jackson Shanks and wife, Savannah of Montana; great-great granddaughter, Aspen Shanks; three sisters, Carol Kveck and Debbie Lewis both of Texas and Delsie Lewis of Muskogee, Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Elsie Lewis; twin sister, Norma Raye Lewis; daughter, Rhonda Thomas; two brothers, Paul Lewis and his wife, Dolly and Buddy Lewis; two great grandsons, Cody Shanks and William Shanks.
Honoring Wanda cremation is planned. A memorial service for Wanda HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. It will be held at a later date at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 419700 US-266, Checotah, Oklahoma 74426. Please check back for updated service information.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hunn Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 211 W. Okmulgee St., Checotah, Oklahoma 74426.
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