Wanda Smith

Wanda Smith, 80, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019.

She leaves her husband of 55 years, James Melvin Smith; her sons, Kevon Smith (Kelli), Kurt Smith, Kirby Smith, her beloved granddaughters, Reagan Smith and Samantha Smith, her brothers, Nolin Ragsdale (Sammye) and Olin Ragsdale (Barbara), numerous nephews, nieces and many close friends.

Born on September 28, 1938 and raised in Roanoke, the daughter of John and Emily Ragsdale, she was a lifelong resident of Roanoke and graduated from Northwest High School in 1956. Wanda met her husband, in high school, and they were married on February 22, 1964. Wanda loved accounting and worked at Northwest Bank in Roanoke, along with owning her own tax preparation business for many years.

Wanda was a devout Christian and was a faithful member of the Justin Church of Christ. She had a passion for history and served on the Roanoke Historical Society for many years.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24th at the Justin Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Wanda’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.