Wanda Pearl Guernsey

Wanda Pearl (Barnes) Guernsey was blessed with 98 years on this earth. As a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt, and a friend to so many, Wanda was accepted into the arms of Jesus comfortably and peacefully at home in Walkertown, North Carolina on Friday, September 10, 2021.

Wanda was born on October 19, 1922, in Shelbyville, Michigan, the daughter of Frank Kenneth and Mary Ellen (Baughman) Barnes. She graduated from Clarksville High School in 1940. Wanda was married for 33 years and was preceded in death by Wilson E. Guernsey, Sr.

She was an incredibly strong woman. As a homemaker and mother of eight, Wanda also worked. She worked at a fish pole factory, sewed baby clothes at Baby Bliss in Middleville, and worked as a key punch typist at both the Kentucky State Police in Louisville, Kentucky, and at the Battle Creek Federal Center in Battle Creek. She also taught Sunday School in Freeport throughout her children's younger years.

During her lifetime, Wanda enjoyed reading, sewing, and fishing. She was a homemaker, and made sure her children were well fed. She could be seen peeling potatoes every night. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and preserving vegetables from the garden. She loved caring for her family.

She is survived by her daughter Anita Proctor of Battle Creek, Michigan, daughter Donna (Duane) Priddy of Midland, Michigan, son Wilson (Kay) Guernsey, Jr. of Willow Springs, Missouri, daughter Rebecca (Bob) Wilcox of Branch, Michigan, son Robert (Leslie) Guernsey of Nashville, Michigan, and daughter Bonnie Caudill of Walkertown, North Carolina, 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, all of her brothers, Kenneth, Richard "Dick", Donald, and Duane Barnes, and two beloved children, Barbara Ellen Guernsey and Sharon Mary (Guernsey) Brewer.

A graveside service will be held at Irving Township Cemetery, 4035 W State Road, Middleville, MI 49333 on Saturday, September 25 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Rodger Claypool officiating.

Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .