Wanda Thaxton Holmes, 84, of Sissonville, WV, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2017. Born on June 12, 1932, she was one of eight children of Robert D. Thaxton and Lilly Harrison Thaxton.
Wanda is survived by one sister, Neda Fizer (husband, Paul); four daughters: Vonda Reed of Matthews, NC; Ulanda "Lana" Walker (husband, Donny) of Sissonville, WV; Kathy Chandler (husband, Tom) of Charleston, WV; and Kimberly Douglas (husband Tim) of Teays Valley, WV; nine grandchildren: C. Ryan Jones of Sissonville, WV; Shannon Milam of Matthews, NC; Alex Reed of Indian Trail, NC; Michele Long of Sissonville, WV; Matthew Walker of Raleigh, NC; Kendra Frazier of South Charleston, WV; Klint Frazier of South Charleston, WV; Kara Hager of Teays Valley, WV; T.J. Douglas of Winfield, WV; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James Holmes; her parents; and brothers Franklin, Atlee, Roy, and Ronsford Thaxton, and sisters Frances Whittington and Sharon Pinkerton, all of Sissonville, WV.
For years, Wanda and James ran the Gulf service station on Route 21 in Sissonville, a time enjoyed by the family and many in the community who frequented the establishment.
Wanda's greatest joy came from being a homemaker who loved cooking and baking for her extensive family. She also enjoyed gardening, canning and quilting and took pride in all she did. Her family will miss her nurturing ways and all the wonderful meals she provided over the years, lending to large family gatherings and much love and laughter.
Wanda was a lifelong member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, where the entire family regularly participated in church activities for many years.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to HospiceCare for their kindness and guidance, as well as Wanda's niece, Pam Parsons, who spent many days providing her company and loving care.
Funeral Services will be 3:00 p.m. on Sunday April 9, 2017 at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Randy Campbell and Rob Whittington officiating. Visitation with the family will be two hours prior to services. Burial will follow at 12:00 noon on Monday, April 10, at Floral Hills Garden of Memories Mausoleum Chapel, Pocatalico.
The family will accept online condolences at: cpjfuneralhome.com
Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Holmes Family.