In loving memory of Wanda (Kinney) Thomas (86) of Apple Creek, Ohio who passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. Wanda was married 59 years to William Thomas (deceased 2015) and raised four children; sons Kurt Thomas, Dave (Tracy) Thomas, and daughters; Sherry (Mark) Bowling and Julie (Kindell) Huffman who all had the privilege of living close by, where she could enjoy her 7 grandchildren and her 18 great grandchildren. Wanda has two sisters, Jenny Phillips and Phyllis (Freddie) Moore and is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Mary Kinney and brothers, Ralph and Charles.
Wanda retired from Rubbermaid and enjoyed meeting with those she worked with for regular lunches, as well as many ladies’ groups and an active Church member throughout her life. She had a devoted friend and companion, Bruce Wilson, who cared deeply for her and played countless hours of card games to keep their minds active.
Wanda enjoyed staying busy and kept her home, crocheted, sewed and quilted right up until her passing. She spent much of her time donating her creations to those in need and in Care Centers. She enjoyed visiting with folks and was a friend to those she met.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster.
Friends will be received one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
She will be laid to rest with her husband at the Ohio Western Reserve Cemetery in Seville at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Wanda’s name may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
I’m so sorry for your loss Julie! She was a great lady! We loved her (and Bill). She will be missed by many!
Julie and Kindell, we are so sorry to hear this. We love you and will be praying for you and your family. Sending our love.
Julie and Kindell, we are so sorry to hear this. We love you and will be praying for you and your family. Sending our love.
You are all in our Prayers and please know how much our family cared about Wanda.
To the entire Thomas family, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mom, grandma and great grandma. Take care of yourselves during this difficult time.
We all loved Wanda so very much. She was a wonderful friend to my dad, Bruce. And we enjoyed her coming to our family gatherings. She will be missed very much. My kids and grandkids always enjoyed her deviled eggs. She was so very kind. Prayers for you all in this time of grief.
Always a smile and was fun talking with . deepest sympathy toyou Juliecand family
I’m so sorry to hear this
I loved her and Bill, I sat next her many times at church. Always loved getting a hug from her
As a friend of Bruce and his family, he always spoke very highly of Wanda; with care, honor and respect for her.
So very sorry for your loss. I loved your mom and always enjoyed being with her. We had so many good times together. She was so full of crazy ideas. I will miss her! Love to all of you!
Always so nice she was a pleasure to be around
. Condolences to all of Wanda’s family.Wanda was pleasant to work with & always had a smile. Rest in peace beside Bill for eternity.🙏🏻✝️
Oh No! I know you are in the Presence of The Lord. Ms. Wanda I met you when I was a little girl(You and Momma worked together and bowled on a team together. You and my Momma were Great Friends. You were like a surrogate Auntie. Sending My Condolences, Love, and Prayers to Ms. Wanda’s Family. God Bless Y’all. Sending Hugs and Love Julie.
Wanda was such a nice lady and a welcome addition to the Sunday worship and other activities that we had at St Peter’s. A real gem. My condolences to her family.
Wanda, I just want to say thank you for being the kind of friend you were to my mom. She appreciated all the visits and thoughts for her. She enjoyed hearing about your family, things you are working on and just about how you are doing. I am glad I got to meet and visit with both you and Bill. You will always be in our hearts!
My deep condolences to Wanda’s family and friends, Wanda was a special lady and will be missed in the days ahead.
Wanda was always so sweet and kind to me. My heart and prayers are with all of you.
So very sad to read this. I loved working with Wanda at Rubbermaid, lots of good memories. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
I loved her. She and Bill were dear Friends…Sister and Brother in Christ. We shared meaningful life moments together, and Wanda was beloved amongst her Senior friends in Caleb’s Kin, and beyond.
Wanda was a sister in Christ. She put stitches of love in the beautiful quilts she made for her family. I treasure the one she made for me. She donated lap quilts for people at West View . She was a dear caring friend.
Please accept my deepest sympathies in the loss of your loved one.