Wanda Irene Mapes, 94, of Nutter Fort, WV, handed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Maplewood Healthcare in Bridgeport.
She was born in Vienna, WV, on December 7, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Ruth (Taylor) Williams.
Along with her dad and mom, Wanda was preceded in demise by her husband, Charles D. Mapes, in 1997; a daughter in infancy, Ruellen Mapes; and a son-in-law, Eugene “Gene” Hawk.
Mrs. Mapes is survived by her three kids: Charles W. “Chuck” Mapes (Janet Bogen) of Harrisville, WV, Grenda Hawk of Charleston, and Theodore “Ted” Mapes (Jenny Kopp Mapes) of Florence, SC; two sisters: her twin Waneta Shilling of Kent, OH and Hencie DeGive of Fl; grandchildren: Brittany Hawk (Adam Williams), Duncan Mapes (Liz Keenan), Stuart Mapes (Crystal Lengthy), and Will Mapes (Elizabeth); great-grandchildren: Maya Mapes, Liam Lynch, Braxton Mapes, Lawlis Mapes, and Dallis Mapes; niece Gwen Carroll; and nephews: Tim Coleman, Mark Shilling, and Hayden Laffoon.
Wanda was a graduate of Washington-Irving Excessive Faculty and Fairmont State Faculty. She was particularly happy with graduating from Fairmont State Faculty on the age of 40 and beginning a profession in schooling. She taught sixth grade at Broadway Elementary, third grade at Misplaced Creek Elementary, and third grade at Marlinton Elementary.
Wanda had a particular love for the individuals of Pocahontas County the place she lived for a number of years earlier than returning to Nutter Fort. She favored fishing along with her husband Dale and taking yearly tenting journeys along with her daughter and granddaughter. She additionally attended many bluegrass festivals by the years.
Wanda additionally favored to journey outdoors of the U.S., making journeys to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, and the Panama Canal. She by no means met a stranger.
Wanda was candy and compassionate and a “Mother” to all the kids who knew her. She was energetic in lots of social golf equipment after retiring together with the Harrison County Retired Academics Affiliation, WV CEOs, the Ladybugs, and in addition attended Vincent Memorial United Methodist Church the place she additionally loved volunteering. She loved doing crossword puzzles and watching recreation exhibits.
Household and pals will likely be obtained on the Davis-Weaver Funeral Residence, 329 E. Fundamental Road, Clarksburg, WV, on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 4 till 8 p.m. Funeral companies will likely be carried out on the funeral residence on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Andy Fowler presiding.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions could be made in Wanda’s reminiscence to the Vincent Memorial Church.
On-line condolences, www.davisweaverfuneralhome.com. The Davis-Weaver Funeral House is honored to serve the Mapes Household throughout their time of want.
