December 1, 1927 to April 23, 2024
Our Beloved Mother, Wanda Jean was born on December 1, 1927 in Damascus, Virginia to James Rush and Ruth Bishop Rush.
Wanda lived in the hills of Virginia and attended school taught by her Aunt Lillian Rush until at the age of 7 at which time she moved to New York City and was a Big Sister to her 4 Brothers, Randy Wiedeman, Ronald Wiedeman, Paul Wiedeman and Jack Wiedeman.
Wanda moved to Miami in the 1940’s and met our Father, Robert Thomas Chapman. They had 6 children: Mary Ruth Chapman (deceased), Robert Thomas Chapman, Ronald Anthony Chapman (deceased), Eileen Theresa Freedman, Kathy Coleman and Charles (Joey) Chapman.
Wanda raised her children in Miami when Miami was very new and underdeveloped.
Wanda was instrumental in the Family Business, Chapman Septic Tank.
Wanda married Robert Lee Thomas in Miami and moved to the Treasure Coast Area upon Mr Thomas’ Retirement. The resided in Vista Pines, Stuart Fl until his death in 2009 and Wanda’s subsequent death April 23, 2024.
Wanda leaves 4 surviving children, many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren.
Also a loving Daughter In Law Melody Chapman who has always be a loving and supportive member to our family with her Endless Devotion.
Wanda was a Pioneer in her own right, forging on as a Widow and always striving to be an Educated, Enlightened and Contributing Member to her Family, Community and the World.
A celebration of life for Wanda will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Aycock Funeral Home, 950 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957, followed by a reception from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
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