Wanda Gean Donaldson

December 14, 1931 - November 12, 2020

Wanda Gean Donaldson, age 88, of Jasper, passed away November 12, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband William Lawrence Donaldson; parents, Jessie Marion Gammon and Annie May Lollar Gammon and siblings, John Wiley Gammon, Wiladean Chandler, Bill Gammon, Betty Henslee, Tichia Atkins and Ronnie Gammon. Wanda is survived by her children, Larry and Vicki Jackson and William “Moe” Donaldson; grandchildren, Jimmy and Stephanie Uptain, William “Bill” Jackson and Keli Everett; brother, Weldon Gammon; beloved great-grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as a host of extended family. Wanda was born in Cordova and attended Union Chapel School. After the passing of her husband she went back to school for a GED but then decided to continue her education. Wanda earned a license to practice as an LPN from Birmingham Metro Area Skill Center through the Alabama Department of Education in 1979. She worked for St. Vincents Hospital then later entered the field of Home Health Care. Wanda loved all of her family and received great joy in taking care of them. She shared a special bond with all of her siblings and made keeping in touch with them a priority. Wanda was a wonderful cook. Her family enjoyed her chicken and dressing, beef roast and chocolate pudding most of all. She enjoyed visits to Biloxi to visit her brother, Bill and play the quarter slots with her sister, Bet. Wanda enjoyed reading, doing word searches and watching game shows, especially Family Feud. She adored her pets Dawn and Gracie. She was a kind and loving woman who will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be held at New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 11am. The family will receive guests 1 hour prior to the service. A private burial service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Bishop Bruce LeVan officiating.