Wanda Jean Thompson

Wanda Jean Thompson

Wanda Thompson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Merkle Funeral Service, Inc. - South Monroe on Feb. 8, 2026.
Wanda Jean Thompson, 68, passed away on February 06, 2026 at 7:20 AM at in Toledo, OH.Wanda was born on August 24, 1957 in Memphis, TN to parents Henry and Permetra Smith Boswell.Wanda was a in the .Wanda was working as a Producation . Favorite interests and achievements include Monroe County Community College Booker T Washington in Memphis, TN Retired from Ford Motor in 2010 - Milan plant Uaw Local 600 take care of everyone -help raise her grandchildren - very involved in their lives loved to watch cnn, ID - crime shows loved her sleep Loved La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant Loved the lord and her scripture sweet tooth - Zero candy bars, snow balls and cheesecake loved cars - enjoyed having new cars with personalized license plates loved the casino - Motor city, MGM - slot machines - very good at Black jack sweet kind and loving person, loved to sing and loved her music - Ja'Rule, Bruno Mars and Country music - Loretta Lynn, Reba. very controlling person - big boss Married on March 7, 1983 in Monroe Michigan Retired in 2010 . Additionally, Wanda was a member of Monroe County Community College Booker T Washington in Memphis, TN Retired from Ford Motor in 2010 - Milan plant Uaw Local 600 take care of everyone -help raise her grandchildren - very involved in their lives loved to watch cnn, ID - crime shows loved her sleep Loved La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant Loved the lord and her scripture sweet tooth - Zero candy bars, snow balls and cheesecake loved cars - enjoyed having new cars with personalized license plates loved the casino - Motor city, MGM - slot machines - very good at Black jack sweet kind and loving person, loved to sing and loved her music - Ja'Rule, Bruno Mars and Country music - Loretta Lynn, Reba. very controlling person - big boss Preceded in death by Permetra Boswell (Mother), Henry Boswell (Father)Wanda is survived by Spouse Jerry D. Thompson; Children Jerry Thompson II and spouse Deseana ; Others: Ashley Jones (Daughter ) and spouse Tyler of Toledo , OH, Bobby Wilson (Son )Friends and family will be received Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe, 14567 South Dixie Highway Monroe, MI 48161.A funeral service will be held , at in , with Pastor Manuel "Lito"Mendez officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle, MI.Pallbearers are Memorials may be made to Online condolences can be made at www.merklefs.com.Funeral arrangements were trusted to Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe, 14567 South Dixie Highway Monroe, MI 48161, (734) 241-7070.

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