March 27, 2024

Obit CandleWanda L. Blake, age 69, of Lake Alfred, Florida and formerly of Gallipolis, died Saturday morning Dec. 14, 2013 at her residence.

Born January 18, 1944 in Gallia County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Hobart and Goldie Juanita Williams Rice. In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded by a son, Hobart Ray Wilson, and by a step son, David Blake.
Wanda was a former employee of Rockwell Int. and also of Kmart. She was a member of the East Temple Baptist Church in Auburndale, FL.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Blake, a son, Bill (Linda) Wilson of Vinton, a daughter, Patty (Ken) Wamsley of Bidwell, a step daughter, Sandra (Richard) Cox of Gallipolis, a step son, Darren Blake of Logan, OH. Grandchildren, Jackie Wamsley and Logan Wamsley, great grandchildren, Caiden Wamsley and Rylei Wamsley. A sister, Vanetta (Bill) Johnson of Chesapeake, and a brother, Preston (Shirley) Rice of Columbus. Also surviving are her special friends, Anita Hagwood of Lake Alfred, and Cheryl Vanduser of Auburndale.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Wednesday December 18, 2013 at the Waugh-Halley- Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from Noon until the time of service. A time of food and fellowship will follow the committal service at the Centenary United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society (Leukemia Fund) PO. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK. 73123-1718.

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