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Wanda Kathleen Jones joined our Lord on October 30, 2024, surrounded by her three children. She was born in San Antonio, TX, on September 23, 1927, the only child of Max and Mable Kurth. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years William A. (Bill) Jones. Wanda is survived by her three loving children: Debra Kathleen Medbury, Suzanne Lynn Atnip (Robert), and Reagan William Jones (Lydia); her four adoring grandchildren along with their spouses and seven loving great-grandchildren. Wanda was born and raised in Highland Park in San Antonio. She attended San Antonio Vocational and Technical High School where she was the class treasurer, active in the drama club, and a member of the tumbling team. She stayed involved with her high school classmates over the years, coordinating the annual 1945 class reunions until 2019. A woman of strong faith, she was a member of St. John’s Lutheran, Gethsemane Lutheran and Shepard King Lutheran Church. Wanda shared her faith and love of God with all her family. She provided her children an annual subscription to the Daily Word which encouraged them to keep the Lord in their daily lives. Wanda held her annual Christmas Prayer tradition, which was handed down from her mother, with her entire family, friends, and anyone else who wanted to take part. This individual prayer was a gift for each person to take with them on their life journey for the year and it was a highlight of the season. Wanda had an intense passion for life. She most enjoyed spending time with her family. Whether it was having coffee, sharing lunch, shopping, taking a drive in the country, or just simply having a conversation, she was fully engaged and very appreciative of that time. Wanda loved to watch parades, see fireworks displays, celebrate any occasion, and travel. She also loved fields of wildflowers, sunrises and sunsets, and sitting by a body of water holding a fishing pole. She was very artistic and creative. She expressed this through her sewing, quilting, drawing, and painting. Wanda was also very resourceful and handy with household repairs. Many of these skills are evident in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Shriners Hospitals for Children https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/locations/texas/about-us/ways-to-give or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society https://www.lls.org/ways-to-give The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for any donations made in memory of Wanda. When donating in honor/memory of, please include the family's email "reaganj46@gmail.com" Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service to begin at 11:00 a.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Interment to follow at San Jose Burial Park.

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Wanda Kathleen Jones

September 23, 1927 - October 30, 2024