Wanda L Lampley

Wanda L. Lampley (nee: Grantham ) age 74, of 585 Diagonal Rd. Akron, passed away October 20, 2014 at Stow Glen Retirement Village after a long illness. Born March 16, 1940 in Perks, Illinois, she was the daughter of Claudie and Leola Stubblefield. She moved to Orrville, Ohio in 1947, where she graduated from Orrville Senior High School in June of 1959. Along her life journey, she became a licensed practical nurse (LPN ) and worked for Apple Creek. Wanda united in marriage to Howard Grantham and to this union, three sons were born.

At the young age of 12, under the tutelage of Mother Annie Smith of the Community Holiness Church in Barberton, Wanda accepted Christ. She later joined First Baptist Church in Orrville and upon moving to Akron, Wanda joined Good Hope Baptist Church and called it home for over 30 years.

Wanda enjoyed many things in her life; she loved her family and children. She was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts of Buckeye Council, a volunteer of The East Akron Community House and Joy Park. Continuing as Den Mother and Park Commissioner, Wanda was also in the Bowling league where she eventually had the family involved. She was Secretary and then President of her build, and on the usher board of Good Hope Baptist Church, she held office with AMHA, and was a member of the LeBron James Grandmother’s Fan Club. Wanda was also active with many other volunteer groups and activities.

Wanda leaves behind her sons Howard “Gene” ( Karen ) and David Grantham ( fiancée Kim), both of Stow, OH, niece Dorothy ‘’Dot”, former daughter- in- law Audrey Grantham, sister-in-law Dorothy Lampley, sister Samalpha Tucker of California, brother Charles Muscovalley, sister Erma Jean (Granvill) Angel of Rock Island, IL, brother Jim (Arleta) Earley of Vallejo, CA, uncle Arron Lowery of South Bend, IN, aunt Ophine Buford of Atlanta, Georgia, and her special sister and friend Lavern. Wanda also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews family and friends.

Wanda was preceded in death by her son Darrel of Akron, (survived by his fiancée Julie), 2 husbands; Howard Grantham and Augustus Lampley, her brothers John Muscovalley and Samual Earley and sister Odessa Nunnley.

Homegoing services will be held Saturday November 1, 12 Noon at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church 301 Kelly Ave. Akron, 44306 where family will receive friends from 11am until time of services. Pastor Elder Jimmie K. Rodgers will be officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Burial Park.

Condolences can be sent to 3861 Klein Ave. Stow, Ohio 44224.