Wanda M. McDowell, 71, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, the 18th of February, 2022, in the comfort of her home and family. She was born in Vandalia, Illinois, to James I. Krantz and Evelyn P. Krantz on June 27, 1950.
Wanda graduated from high school in Louisville, Illinois, in 1968. She worked in various factories, retail sales, around the family farm, and was a housewife and mother. She loved being outside, animals, children, target practice, crafting, listening to music and dancing.
Wanda is survived by: her husband of 49 years, Ron McDowell of Jonesborough, TN, her son, Ronald Lee McDowell of Jonesborough, TN, her daughter, Shelly Marie McDowell of Jonesborough, TN, her granddaughter Lila Rose McDowell of Jonesborough, TN, her brother, William Krantz of Farina, IL, sister-in-law, Frances Krantz of Flora, IL, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Robin Krantz of Flora, IL, a sister, Evelyn Shamhart of Beecher City, IL, a granddaughter, Kirsten Alexis McDowell, and several in-laws.
Wanda’s final wishes were to be cremated with no services, and for donations to be made to hospice on her behalf.
02/25/2022
Roger and Glenda McDowell
We are thinking of you all with love and praying. We have you in our hearts.
02/24/2022
Terry and Susan Hagar
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
02/23/2022
Carol (Moore) Oestreich
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. As a young child I always looked up to Wanda, in Iola IL.
I'm so sorry to hear this...my thoughts and prayers are with the family ...
02/21/2022
Joanne Hillderbrand Rogers
I'm so sorry for your loss may Wanda rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior
02/21/2022
Karen Fredrick
May God give your entire family the strength and endurance you need during this time I pray this in Jesus name! Amen
02/21/2022
Steve and Betty (Gray) Stanford
Thoughts and prayers for Ron and the family. I know she was loved and will be missed by so many
02/21/2022
Ray and Jackie Evans
So many memories, such good friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ron, and family.
