Wanda McFarland




Wanda McFarland


Nov. 24, 1938 — Oct. 20, 2007

Wanda (Fletcher) McFarland, 68, Anderson, passed away at home after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS).

She was born Nov. 24, 1938, in Burkesville, Ky., and had lived in Anderson most of her life. She retired from Guide Lamp in July 1999 after 23 years of employment.

She was a member of Eastview Church of the Nazarene and UAW Local 663.

She loved NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr., as well as cooking and cooking shows. She enjoyed her family and being home most of all with her beloved dog “Queenie.”

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Gerald McFarland of Anderson; three sons, Gary (companion, Traci Vermillion) McFarland of Anderson, Troy (wife, Sheryl) McFarland of Middletown, and Todd (wife, Emily) McFarland of Anderson; sister, Patty (husband, Phil) Wikle of Anderson; five grandchildren, Kayla Davis, Amber McFarland, Megan McFarland, Derek Hudson, and Seth McFarland; aunts and uncles, Edward and Imogene Garrett and Larry and Barbara Hiatt, all of Anderson; aunts, Ruth Fletcher of Burkesville, Ky., and Bessie Hazelbaker of Anderson; sister-in-law, Odetta McFarland of Anderson; and two nieces, Brenda (husband, Ron) Scott and Janice Nicholson, all of Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Lilla Mae Fletcher.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Saint John’s Medical Center and Community Hospital Extended Care Unit, along with Community Home Health Services (Hospice).

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Vinson Cemetery, Summitville.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Home Health Services.