Wanda Dickens

August 8, 1939 - April 5, 2020

Wanda Anthony Dickens, age 80, of 1482 Barrett Road, Ennice, NC passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Alleghany Health in Sparta, NC. She was born August 8, 1939 in Alleghany County to the late Carl Henry and Rosa Ida Killon Anthony. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Dickens; one sister, Opal Duncan. Wanda retired from Wal-Mart Pharmacy and was an active member of Glade Creek Community Club and Saddle Mountain Union Baptist Church. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends and cherished her grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Glenda Fulton of King, Jo Ann Fender of State Road; two grandchildren, Erin Fender and Misha Fulton; two great-grandchildren, Brandis Fender and Lakota Fulton; one sister, Dorothy Shaw and husband Bill of Glade Valley; one brother, Dennis Anthony and wife Linda of Lexington; two nephews, Britt Shaw and companion Jan Zachary of Elkin; Frank Duncan and wife Susie of Sparta; one niece, Amber Duncan; one sister-in-law, Ruth Pendry of Ennice. A private funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in the chapel of Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with Brother Ed Hall and Brother Hugh Miller officiating. Private interment will follow in Saddle Mountain Cemetery. There will be a viewing for the public held on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until 12 noon. The family will not be at the funeral home during this time due to the current limitations. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Albright and to the staff of Wake Forest Oncology Center. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Saddle Mountain Union Baptist Church, c/o Alease Moxley, 485 Old Hwy 21, Sparta, NC 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Dickens family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.