Wanda L. Sherritze, 89, of Converse, passed away at 1:27 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Brickyard Health Care – Kokomo Care Center in Kokomo. She was born on June 26, 1937, in Marion, Indiana, to William and Rosetta (Jett) Gordon. On October 1, 1955, she married the love of her life, Jerry P. Sherritze, who preceded her in death.
Wanda worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Wabash, where she devoted herself to caring for others. She was a faithful member of Grace Community Baptist Church and volunteered with Helping Hands at the Grant County Rescue Mission.
Wanda found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved gardening, watching birds, traveling, especially to the beaches of Florida, and camping with family and friends. She was well known for her exceptional cooking and baking, particularly her homemade jams and jellies and her famous raspberry pies. Wanda’s generous heart and gift of hospitality were evident to all who knew her. There was always plenty of food on her table, and she took great pleasure in opening her home to others, ensuring everyone felt welcomed, loved, cared for, and well fed.
Survivors include her daughters, Becky Mann of Evansville, Cathy (Dean) Hunnicutt of Sweetser, Jerri (Greg) Smith of Noblesville, and Lou Ann (Brian) LaDuct of Royal Center; grandchildren, Allyson Mann, Robertson (Raven) Mann, Lindsey Hawk, Jordan Smith, Brieanna Davis, Eric Helm, Jr, Mark LaDuct, and Joshua Hunnicutt.; five great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Gary Sherritze.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Rosetta (Nellie) Gordon; her husband, Jerry P. Sherritze; her sisters, Bessie Costillo, Ruby Hardy, Frances Riddle, and Barbara Russell; and her brothers, Delbert Perdieu and Raymond Gordon.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion.
Immediately following the visitation, a service celebrating Wanda’s life will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Tom Mansbarger officiating. Burial will follow at Converse Cemetery.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Heart to Heart Hospice for the compassionate and loving care they provided to their mother.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace Community Church 1810 E. Bradford Pike, Marion, IN 46952, Alzheimer’s Association 50 E. 91st St., Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240, or Heart to Heart Hospice 1614 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952
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