Mrs. Wanda Yelton Tuck, 66, of Golden Valley, died Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Hospice House, Forest City.
She was the daughter of the late J.E. Yelton, Jr. and Prue Parker Yelton, and the widow of James M. Tuck. Wanda was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Paula Murray and her husband Marshall, of Golden Valley; a son, Warren Sheehan and his wife April, of Forest City; a sister, Judy Hinson and her husband Jimmy, of Cherryville; three brothers, Jasper Yelton, Alvin Yelton and his wife Janie, and David Yelton and his wife Ida Mae, all of Golden Valley; there are 9 grandchildren, Dustin Sheehan, Taylor Sheehan, Westley Ledford, Naomi Ledford, Erin Murray, Ashlynn Simpson, Timothy "Bubba" Simpson, Kasey Chapman, and Kimberly Murray; there are 2 great grandchildren, Kayla and Zeke; 2 sisters-in-law, Beth Rambo and Joanne Blanton; there are numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews; special friends, Linda Justice, Marie Mann, Elaine Campbell, Bonnie Lee, and the McCurry's.
The Funeral will be conducted at 3:00 pm Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Fairview Baptist Church. The Rev. Jim McCurry, Rev. John Ware and Rev. David Ledford will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Active Pallbearers are Jerry Hinson, Kelly Yelton, Jasper Yelton, Jr., Brady Yelton, Lance Yelton, David Lovelace, and Bobby Cash. Honorary Pallbearers are J.D. Lovelace, Mason Yelton, Darrell Yelton, and Scott Toney.
The family will receive friends in the Fairview Baptist Church Fellowship Hall following the conclusion of the graveside service.
Memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church, % Robin Smith, 433 S Creek Road, Bostic, NC 28018, or Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043, or Fairview Mountain Ministries, 404 Mason Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040.
Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences @www.washburndorsey.com.