Wanda Mae Williams Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wanda Mae (Vandervort) Williams, age 87, died on January 17, 2016 – just a few hours after her 87th birthday of complications from Alzheimer’s. She was born in Monroe County, WI, in her grandparent’s farmhouse on January 16, 1929 to Alvin and Leola (DeWitt) Vandervort. Wanda spent her childhood and school days in Richland Center, WI and graduated from High School there. She married Merwin E. “Mel” Williams on July 26, 1948. They were married 67 years. To this union were born Sally Achenbach (friend Jerry Fischer), Sherry (Don) Hearn, and Sara (Steve) Law. Wanda is survived by her husband of 67 years, 3 daughters, 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law Sue Vandervort & Darlene Cooley. She was preceded in death by her parents, baby brother Billy Vandervort, siblings Gale Vandervort, Bonnie Kelley, and grandson Grant. Wanda was a bookkeeper and office manager for car dealerships in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Tennessee, and in Wisconsin. Wanda received her end of life care from Sannes Skogdalen Heim Nursing Home in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin. Wanda was a wonderful wife and mother. She will be deeply missed. As per her wishes, there will be a private memorial service at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association in her memory. The Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center assisted the family with arrangements. On line condolences can be made at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com

Wanda Mae Williams

January 16, 1929 - January 17, 2016