Wanda Ruth Willis

Wanda Willis

Sept 27, 1936-Feb 18, 2024 born a coal miner's daughter to Carl and Elda (Endicott) Kirk in Monaville, WV. She worked at White Castle, Ontario's meat dept, Westinghouse and Cardinal Health Services.


Wanda loved her family, friends, and canine companions, Socks and Boots. She taught us how to care for others and enjoy life. When asked to play a game she always said yes. She entertained us so well! If health permitted she would've rode a roller coaster or jumped out of a plane, she was fearless! She enjoyed traveling, quilting, gardening, all things Christmas, jewelry and QVC! She was there to hold us when we came into this world and we were there to hold her as she left. Our hearts are broken to say goodbye but we praise God for salvation and the promise we will see her again.

She leaves her daughter, Carolyn (Gary) Browning, son, Bryan Hand. Sister, Gladola Kirk and brother, Victory Jack (Phyllis) Kirk. Grandchildren, Tracey (J.L.) Dowell, Gary David Browning, Luke Travis (Lindsey) Browning, Melissa Bailey, Matthew Dale (Alichia) Hand, Theresa (Kyle) Hand. Great grandchildren, Amanda (Zach), Amber (Jeremiah), Andrew (Jazdyn), Isaiah, Jesse, Logan, Hayley, Gavin (Treu), Clay, Mason, Christopher, Jayden, Hailey, Colten, Zander, Dameun, Amber Jean, Araya, and Joshua. Great-great grandchildren, Finnigan Robie, Kouvlyn Browning and Westyn Browning due in April.


She had many extended family members, nieces, nephews and loved ones from her previous marriage.


Predeceased loved ones include: husbands, William Chester Hand and Richard W. Willis. Brothers, Vernal and Kenny Kirk. Grandson, Kevin Hand.

Visitation Monday, February 26, 2024 from 11am until the time of Funeral Service at 1pm at Newcomer, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123.

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