Corwin, Wanda 1939-2024 St. Joseph, Mo.

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Wanda Corwin passed away on Aug. 28, 2024, at a local hospital, surrounded by family. She was born in Guilford, Missouri, on May 19, 1939, to Ray and Gertrude (Rhodes) Langley.

Wanda attended Horace Mann in Maryville, Missouri. She began her working career as a bookkeeper in St. Joseph for multiple companies until retiring with her beloved husband, A. Rex Corwin. They were married on April 12, 1968, and settled in Savannah, Missouri, where they would raise their family.

Wanda’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren (they really love their Grammy) especially if they were on the water boating on the Missouri river or in Lake of the Ozarks. She also enjoyed antiquing and going to the river casino with friends.

Survivors include her children, Darla (Randy) Diggs and Stew (Janette) Corwin; grandchildren, Jessica (Tom) Richards, Jake (Amy) Diggs, Jared Corwin and partner Kate, and Joel Corwin; and great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Tyler, Jaxson and Lily Diggs and Elliana and Wyatt Richards.

She was preceded in death by parents; siblings, Floyd, Lavonne, Ramona, Hershel and Shirley; grandson, Josh Diggs; and husband, Rex.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 1 p.m. with the funeral service following at 2 p.m. at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Memorials can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association.

In the journey of life, the ones we love are never far from our hearts. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.