Wanda June Waddell

Wanda June Waddell, 82, of Youngsville, formerly of Bradenton, Florida, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family. Wanda was born in Raleigh County, West Virginia, on January 25, 1943, to the late Florian Eugene Walker & Cora Pauline Belcher.

With her husband’s military service, Wanda embraced a life of travel and community, spending 20 years in Evansville, Indiana, before settling in Bradenton, Florida. While in Bradenton, she & her husband were active members of River Life Church of God, where they played a key role in founding the newborn program, which grew to enroll more than 100 babies. Caring for others came naturally to Wanda; her heart for service touched not only her own family but countless families around her.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Wanda is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Jackie Ray “Jack” Waddell; daughters, Cindy Mitchell & husband Ted of Youngsville, and Diana Tremper & husband Michael of Lashmeet, WV;  grandchildren, Jason Mitchell & wife Lilli of Burke, VA, Sarah Tremper of Lashmeet, WV, and Matthew Tremper of North Wilksboro; granddaughter-in-law, Stephanie  Burnett-Mitchell of Raleigh; great-grandchildren, Ada Mitchell, Izze Mitchell, David Mitchell, Jesse Mitchell & Myah Mitchell; siblings, Myrza Drake & husband Steve of Bloomington, IN, Dena Mobley & husband David of Bloomington, IN, and Carl Walker & wife Nancy of Denver, CO; special cousin, Judy Radford; special friends, Brenda & Chuck Steproe; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Nathan Mitchell, and her siblings, Gene Walker, Cora Ann Smith, David Walker, and Lisa Walker.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC, 27607.

Arrangements by Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-7400)

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