January 5, 1932 ■ June 16, 2025

Obituaries

June 27, 2025

Wanda L. McChesney

Wanda L. McChesney was born January 5, 1932, in Duncan to the late Frank and Lena Rose. She passed away June 16, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2025, at Trinity Baptist Church of Morris, with Rev. Kendell Hamilton and Rev. Jerry Peterson officiating. Interment will follow at Morris Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks if you would please make a donation to the charity of your choice in Wandas memory.

Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Wandas Tribute Page at www.mcclendon-winters.com.

http://www.mcclendon-winters.com

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