Wanda Lou Woodrum

Wanda Lou Woodrum , devoted wife and mother, left this earthly world on July 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel T. Woodrum; her two sons, Shane and Samuel II; her cherished sister-n-law, friend and confidante, Frances Van Hoecke; her beloved sisters, Robin Bowen, Ella (Bobbie) Kilgore, Marybell Lockridge; both her brothers, Donald and David Robinett; and her brothers-n-law, Danny Boehm and Albert Van Hoecke.

She leaves behind her two daughters, Tamara and Deborah Woodrum; four grandchildren: Samuel Woodrum III, Seth Woodrum, Christina Ortiz and Sean Woodrum; two great grandchildren, Ayden Gray and Abigail Ortiz; three great grandchildren by marriage, Phoenix Magna, Hudson Magna and Karter Ortiz; and her sisters Diane Robinette, Kathy Boehm, Bethel Shuey, and Cindy Genteman.

Wanda came from a large family whom she loved. She was born in Brumley, Missouri on November 16, 1940 to her parents, Lonnie Champ and Icel Elizabeth Robinett.

Wanda lived for the majority of her life in Raytown, MO. She met her future husband and love of her life at the Katz Drug Store, where Sam accused her of shortchanging him. They lovingly shared this story throughout their marriage.

Wanda had a passion and talent for painting, staining and glazing ceramics and porcelain dolls. She won several competitions. The family treasures and displays her handcrafted porcelain Santa Clauses every holiday season.

She loved children. She watched over her sisters at a young age, raised four children of her own, raised her four grandchildren, and enjoyed being large part of her great grandchildren’s lives.

As a young teenager, she chose to attend the Raytown First Baptist church and later attended High Point Baptist church.

She was a champion for children with disabilities to have the right to attend public schools in the early 1970’s. She was a devoted caregiver to her son. Wanda ensured he was able to continue his education at Robinson Elementary School. She and her husband transported him to school, and took him around the building to the basement cafeteria daily. Awareness improved over the years. Wanda was so very proud when her son graduated from Raytown South High School, an achievement which would not have happened without her strength and determination to standup for the rights of the physically disabled.

Wanda was a good and loving woman with just enough spunkiness to fight and standup for what she thought was right.

After an extended illness in which Wanda showed courage and determination, may her soul be at peace as she joins her loved ones in heaven.

Services will be private for the family.