She was born January 08, 1949, in Burke County to the late Vernon Cook and Belle Carswell.
Wanda worked for Burke County Public Schools as a teacher until she retired, she was also a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Morganton.
Along with her parents Vernon and Belle Cook, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband Benny Hollifield, son; William Chapman, and grandson; Ryan Chapman.
Those left to cherish her memories are her brothers; Clyde Cook, and A.V. Cook (Viola), sisters; Daisy Ollis (Doug), and Faye Swink (Johnny), granddaughter; Megan Chapman, and three great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 09, 2021, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Morganton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton is honored to serve the family.
