Wanda Lee Yenni, age 92, passed away peacefully at the Willows at Willard on Monday, December 18, 2023. She was born to Sam Smith and Ida (Slone) Smith Hall in Knott County, Kentucky on October 17, 1931. Wanda had worked for Pioneer Balloon Company. She and her late husband, Charles Yenni, were owners of Chuck and Wanda's Diner in Willard. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her son, Terry Prater (Deborah Wright); step-daughter, Barb Shilling; step daughter-in-law, Nanci Yenni; sister, Mabel (John) Weiss; two brothers, Ray Smith and Edd (Connie) Smith; and two sisters-in-law, Grace Yenni and June Yenni.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Yenni; her parents; step son, Ronnie Yenni; step daughter, Betty Keener; two brothers, Howard Smith and Nick Smith; four sisters, Monnie Ousley, Lissie Motl, Clella Vanichek and Sandra Weiss and infant sister, Ina Gene Smith; four nephews, Jerry Smith, Jimmy Smith, Greg Ousley and Stanley Moon; and infant niece, Tiffany Weiss.
Family and friends may gather on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wanda's funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor James Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio at the conclusion of the service. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
Lorna Tuttle Lacey - Dec 29, 2023
So sorry for your loss, prayers for strength and comfort.
VIOLA - Dec 28, 2023
PRAYERS OUT TO U (TATER AND DEB) LOVE VI LUNA
Bev Ganni - Dec 22, 2023
God bless each of you!! Wanda was a beautiful person with a great smile!! She will be missed!
Sally Mathews - Dec 21, 2023
Waking up this morning, I thought of Wanda. I turned to Google and read her obituary. Terry, what a Mom you had! Wanda and Charlie Yenni were close friends of the Mathews family for as long as I can remember. When I was newly out of college and moving to Columbus, Wanda and Chuck opened their doors to me until I could find an apartment. I have dear memories of playing Scrabble at the kitchen table with Wanda, every night! So many great memories! On behalf of the Mathews family, (Tim, Jeff, and Eddy) we send deepest condolences. Love, Sally Mathews Sarasota, Florida
Brian Bevier - Dec 20, 2023
Terry, truly sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
Roger and Mary Harmon - Dec 20, 2023
Ray and Edd and families, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. Peace be with you all.
Angie King - Dec 20, 2023
Mabel and family, I’m so very sorry to hear about the past g of Wanda. I will always have fond memories of the summers spent at rocky top.. may God comfort all of you during this time. Love, Angie King
CONNIE MONTGOMERY - Dec 19, 2023
WHEN THE LORD CALLS OUR LOVED ONES HOME, HE LEAVES A GIFT OF MEMORIES IN EXCHANGE. HOLE ON TO YOUR MEMORIES, AND LET THEM GUIDE YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SADNESS. WANDA WAS A "SPECIAL" LADY! I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED TALKING TO HER AND HAD SOME GOOD TIMES WITH HER. SHE WILL BE MISSED.
Kathleen V. Miller - Dec 19, 2023
I am so sorry. Wanda was such a kind and dear friend. My prayers are with all the family
Mel - Dec 19, 2023
Tater Sorry for your loss,my thoughts and prayers for comfort during this difficult time 🙏❤️🙏
Bill and Bonnie Smith - Dec 19, 2023
Terry. So sorry to hear about your moms passing..
Brenda Schuller-Daniel - Dec 19, 2023
What a lovely lady, Wanda was! All of us that knew her are privileged. My thoughts and prayers surround all who are mourning. I feel like extended family. Mom and Wanda were the best of friends. Mom worked in her restaurant; eventually I did too. But, even decades prior to that, mom and Wanda were the best of friends. There are pictures in our family photo album of me, as an infant, laying on her sofa. I swear Terry spent as much time at our house as he did his while growing up. There are so many beautiful and treasured memories that I know we all share. My heart grieves along with you. We have lost a wonderful lady, but Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.
June Yenni - Dec 19, 2023
So sorry to hear that I lost a great friend. I really enjoyed the time that we had together in Dover.
Charles & Joanne Nickles - Dec 19, 2023
Edd & all the family. So sorry for your loss. God be with you all and give you comfort and strength for the coming days.
Kenny Edgeson - Dec 19, 2023
Terry, sorry to hear this. Your mom was a wonderful lady. Just thankful to see her again after all those years when we were young and our families grew up together.
Shelley Hershiser - Dec 19, 2023
Terry- so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Have great memories of her
