Wanda (Sneed) Dillard Wilkey

Wanda Sneed Dillard - Wilkey on April 6th at the age of 76, passed from this Life into a New and Glorious Eternal Life becoming one with her Lord and Savior. During her last days, she was surrounded and lifted in Prayer by her loving family and friends. She will be greatly missed!

Wanda was a loving Wife, Moma, Mamaw, Nana, Sister and Friend.  She was a founding member of Ekklesia Bible Tabernacle, aka The Lighthouse where she loved being a part of the Food Ministry Outreach Program.

Throughout her life she worked at Oster Corp., Downy Auto Parts, A-1 Paving (co-owner), Smalls Restaurant & Maxi Muffler both in Athens,Tn and The Huddle House in Dayton TN.

Wanda is preceded in death by parents Neal Cleon Sneed and Lillie Belle Henderson Sneed.

Her first husband of over 48 yrs,  H.D. Dillard.  Sister's Aline Sneed, Gail Underwood, Patsy Dillard, Ruby Suttles all of Dayton TN. Julie Greenhalgh of Massachusetts and Margie Desjardin of Michigan.

Brother's Joe Sneed of Massachusetts, Lee Sneed and Eddie Sneed both of Dayton TN.

Wanda is survived by husband Thomas Wilkey Sr. of Dayton TN,

Daughters Terri (Kami) Keoho of Tampa FL,  Shannon (Marty) Williams and Beverly Louallen all of Dayton TN. Brothers Leon (Linda) Sneed and Larry Sneed all of Dayton TN.

Sister Rosie Bishop of Evensville TN and Charlene Synder of Pikeville TN. 

Several nieces, nephews and many special friends.

Wanda was a very Loving Mamaw and Nana. Her granddaughters are Aubrie (Andrew) Blackner of Green Cove Springs FL,   Kaitlyn (Tyler) Brewer of Dayton TN,  Keili Keoho of Houston TX and Sidney Williams of Dayton TN.

Her grandsons are Blaine Keoho of Miami FL,  Caleb Keoho of Knoxville TN,  Kal-El Williams of Dayton TN, and adopted grandson Daniel Hale of Dayton TN.

Wanda had one great grandson Wesson Brewer of Dayton TN and a great granddaughter arriving soon, Aria Kiana Blackner of Green Cove Springs FL.

It was her hearts desire for all her Family and Friends to be saved and know Christ as their  Lord and Savior.

A Celebration of Life will take place at The Lighthouse on April 29th at 4pm with Pastors Mike Sneed and Gary Dillard officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Food Ministry in Honor of Wanda Dillard. The Lighthouse

4832 Dayton Mtn Hwy Dayton TN 37321

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com for the Dillard family.

Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin -Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423-265-4414. Please visit our website to share your memories: www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com