Obituary - Wanda Gunnels

Wanda L. Gunnels, 56 formerly of Drexel, Mo., passed away June 28, 2011 at Medicalodge of Butler, where she had been a resident.

Wanda was born July 9, 1954 in Harrisonville, Mo., daughter of Lavaun (Perkey) and Earl Dean Gunnels.  Wanda grew up in Drexel, a town she came to love very much.  She particularly enjoyed spending time with her “coffee table” friends in the drug store in Drexel, and loved to walk throughout the town.  She and her mother would watch the Crystal Cathedral every Sunday morning.  Wanda greatly enjoyed church music and word searches.

She worked for a time at King Radio, and later at a nursing home in Louisburg.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Carl Frederick and Ronald Earl Gunnels.  She is survived by two brothers Loren Dean Gunnels of Harrisonville, Merlie Gunnels of Drexel, and one sister Corrine Lisher of Lawrence, Ks., and one brother-in-law Ray.

Visitation will be from 10-11 AM Thursday, June 30 at Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel (816) 657-4400.  A funeral service will be at 11 AM with Greg Mullinax presiding. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Memorial contributions in Wanda’s name are suggested to Heartland Hospice, and may be left in care of the funeral home. Written messages and memories may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.