Wanda Gail Proffer, age 80, gained eternal life on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at her residence in Matthews, MO. She was born on May 14, 1941, to the late John Stacy and Hester (Atkinson) Graham. Wanda was a homemaker and bookkeeper for the family farm, Proffer Farms, but her most important role- the one she cherished the most- was taking care of her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, always putting her needs aside for those she loved. During her time of illness, Wanda never complained but continued to focus on the wellbeing of people around her. Her compassion and warmth will truly be missed.
On December 27, 1962, she married Michael Proffer who survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Darin Proffer of Matthews, MO; one daughter, Kristin (Eric) Towery of Sikeston, MO; sister-in-law, Shabie Bird of Advance MO; and brother-in-law, Bruce Depro of Mathews, MO. Seven grandchildren lost a most beautiful grandmother with her passing. She will also be missed by a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and William “Bill” Graham and two sisters, Betty Depro and Martha Ann Warren.
The Proffer family would like to thank Wanda’s two extraordinary caregivers, Page Davis and Lori Gant, who are considered family, along with the staff of Crown Hospice.
Pallbearers will be Shea Bird, Eric Towery, Joey Williams, Gage Williams, Mason Williams, and Austin Blasingain.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, MO. Pastor Jason Schrieber, of Living Waters Church in Sikeston, MO. will officiate. Interment will follow in Matthews City Cemetery in Matthews, MO.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude’s Research center, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN. 38105-9959
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared at www. Nunneleesfuneralchapel.com for the Proffer family.
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