Wanda R. Shackelford, 92, of Columbia, died June 22, 2024, at Freeburg Care Center. She was born April 21, 1932, in Parma, Mo.

Wanda was proud of her family and admired their accomplishments in life. She loved gardening, sewing and cooking and was all about doing what her family needed. 

Surviving are her children Rodney (Renee) Shackelford of Florida, Rick (Bonnie) Shackelford of Spring, Texas, Trish (Joe) Cyvas of Columbia, Kaye (Bill) Pretto of Columbia and Christie (Bob) Newell of Imperial, Mo.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; sisters Earline Knight of St. Charles, Mo., and Brenda (Richard) Pillars of Elsberry, Mo.; along with other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband R.L. Shackelford; parents Ralph and Pauline (nee White) Ryon; sister, Erma Wells; and brothers Howard Ryon, Davey Ryon, Tallis Ryon and R.L. Ryon. 

Burial of her cremated remains will take place at a later date in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Belleville.

Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.