Wanda Lee Pankey of St. James passed away Tuesday June 26, 2012 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center following surgery. She was 79 years 2 months and 18 days of age.

Wanda Lee Pankey was born April 8, 1933 at the Stricker Place, near St. James. She is the daughter of the late William M. and Bertha A. Bacon Kolb.

In 1951, Wanda was united in marriage to Junior G. Pankey. He entered into rest October 14, 1998.

Wanda Pankey is survived by two sons: Bill Pankey and wife Cheryl of Edgar Springs and Bob Pankey of St James; two daughters: Betty Jones and husband Melvin of St James and Beth Maxwell of Rolla; three sisters: Anna Mae Webster, Carmal Nappier and Bonnie Hahn all of St. James, along with Brother-in-law: Chester Crider of St. James and 9 grandchildren.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Junior Pankey and sister: Lula Crider.

Wanda was a housewife and dedicated herself to taking care of her husband and four children. She loved being outside and working in her garden. She enjoyed volunteering at the school when she was able and many times helped the school nurse with immunization of children.

Services
Wanda Pankey will lie in state Thursday June 28, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James.

Funeral Service will be conducted 11 am Friday June 29, 2012 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James with Jamie Jones officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at the Pine Hill Cemetery near St. James. Pallbearers will be Brian Pankey, Marty Maxwell, Matt Maxwell, Bobbie Jo Saunders, Ron Nappier and Roger Nappier. Memorials may be given to the the Diabetes Foundation.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James.