Wanda Reshelle Thomas, 51, peacefully departed this life on December 27, 2025, in Hayti, MO. She was born on December 25, 1974, in Kennett, MO. Wanda was the daughter of James Willie Thomas, Sr. and Sally Mae Thomas.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Willie Thomas, Sr.

Wanda always had a loving, caring, and giving spirit. She graduated from Hayti High School and also cosmetology school in Blytheville, Arkansas. Wanda worked for many years at Palestine in Portageville, MO. where she gained lots of friends. She always gave her all in making sure everyone was satisfied. She gave her life to Christ and attended Monument of Deliverance Church in Hayti, MO, under the leadership of Apostle Robert Bell and co-pastor Kathy Bell. She loved doing hair and shopping, along with lots of family gatherings.

Wanda leaves the following to cherish her memory: mother: Sally Mae Thomas, sisters: Dorothy (Marvin) Sheard of Indiana, Sharon Garner of St. Louis, MO., Jean (Everett) Wilburn of Hayti, MO., Carlis Thomas of Springfield, Il., Fonda (Ronald) Green, Hayti, MO., Wendy Thomas of Hayti, MO., Angel Thomas of Hayti, MO., Naomi Thompson of Springfield, MO. brothers: James (Susy) Sykes, Brandon of Florida, James Willie Thomas, Jr. of Hayti, MO., Randy Thomas of Hayti, MO., and Curtis Agee of Kennett, MO.

And a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services were held on January 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Church Congregational in Hayti, MO., with Apostle Robert Bell officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Hayti. Pallbearers were Everett Wilburn, Josh Hill, Jayden Wilburn, Tyler Green, Donald Borders, Sr., and Randy Thomas, Jr.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of services