Wanda was born on May 23, 1935, in Springfield, the daughter of Herschel and Martha Wach McBride.
Wanda worked for Horace Mann for 15 years. She collected owls, enjoyed word search books, polka dancing, listening to country music, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, George, Richard, and Herschel McBride; and two sisters, Mary Lauterbach and Margaret McBride.
She is survived by her children, Dean (Sherry) Campbell, Stacy (Rich) Patterson, and Tanja (Tom) Dane; six grandchildren, Brandon (Alex) Campbell, Aaron Campbell, Amber (Darin) Olson, Alex Campbell, and Brady and T.J. Dane; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley McBride; and her favorite cat, Smokey.
Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
The family will host a Memorial Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023, at West Side Christian Church, 2850 Cider Mill Lane, Springfield with Pastor Cindy Lash officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.