Wanda Loretta Wilson
August 21, 1937 - March 9, 2025
Wanda Loretta Wilson, age 87, of Newark, DE, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Born in Tazewell, VA on August 21, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Eulas and Elizabeth (McReynolds) Crouse. Wanda had lived in the Newark area since 1972. She began her career at the University of Delaware as a housekeeper for the president, and later worked as a records technician for 28 years until her retirement.
Wanda loved the Lord and was a longtime member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church. She was a member of Howard Weston Senior Center and the Newark Senior Center, where she loved to spend her free time. Wanda enjoyed being a member of Changing Pathways at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home. She loved her family, her church family, and her many friends and cherished the time she had with all of them.
In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Boone B. Wilson, Jr.; children, James Starrett, Bonnie Starrett, E. Fred Starrett, and Theresa Chester; grandchildren, Jimmy Farlow, Jamie Williams, and Tia Starrett; and siblings, Mickey Crouse and Margaret Hitchcock. She is survived by her children, David Wilson (Cathy); stepdaughter, Debra Williams (Al); sister, Rae Collins (Leon); grandchildren, Al Jr. (Bethany), Ryan, Sara (Mark), Annabelle, Carmen, Jacob, Ronald, Dwayne, Bruce, Arthur, Christopher, Adam, and Josh; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 am until 11 am on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. A committal service will follow in the chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wanda’s memory to Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1842 Otts Chapel Road, Newark, DE 19702.
Annabelle Wilson
An amazing grandmother, mother, sister, and more. She will always be remembered, and watch over us.
April Crisnaire
I am so grateful for having known and been friends with Wanda for the past 25 years. She was simply the best…I will miss her dearly. Sending love and prayers to her family.
Katherine (Kit) Angell
Wanda was one of the most loving end giving people I’ve ever known. It was a privilege to be her friend.
With love, Kit
Kimberly Howie
I am sorry for your loss. Ms. Wanda was one of the sweetest people. I looked forward to her office visits. She was always so happy and always took the time to talk with us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Angela Fichtel
I only knew Wanda through my best friend Debbi Williams. Wanda was Debbi’s stepmom. She was always so sweet and bubbly with a kind word to day.
Wanda was quick witted, with a story to tell. I didn’t know her that well but always loved listening to her stories..
Tina Pierce
Dave, I can’t imagine the void you must feel yet comfort too your wonderful beautiful Mom is resting and ageless, painless in paradise. To you Cathy and Annabelle, I’ve always considered Wanda as part of our family too. She always brought much love and fun stories. Just a wonderful soul and I’m glad to have gotten to know & love her too. My thoughts and prayers are constantly with you guys. My heart is heavy and I love y’all so much. Cheers to Wanda’s full happy life. She sure loved her baby son. She was so proud of you! Deepest condolences. We’re all here for you
Delphine Lewis
God needed one of his precious Angel to be with him. She was a woman of strength and courage. She called me her other daughter. I will always have a part of her in My Heart. I will miss her warm hugs.
My sincere condolences to the entire family!
Sonia Sanderson
I was so sorry to her about Wanda. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I regret not keeping in touch with her like I should have. I know she is at peace now with the Lord. Rest now Wanda you earned it.🙏🏾
My condolences to her family❣️
Nicole Starrett
Grandmom, I’m so sorry for missing your services! I love and miss you so much! I wish we could’ve seen each other more than we did! I always loved coming over and playing Ziggy! Now your with your husband, and children! We love you so much!
Rhonda S Bellak
I’m so sorry to hear of Wanda’s passing! My mom (Jewell Stevens) was her best friend. I loved Wanda so very much and deeply appreciated her friendship, especially since Mom passed. She will be missed so much. I love you Wanda, rest in peace my dear friend. Rhonda Bellak