Wanda Joy Culpepper

Wanda Joy Culpepper, born on February 4, 1933, went to be with the Lord at the age of 92 on October 9, 2025. She was not ready to depart, but her body, her vehicle had given out. Known for her adventurous and humorous spirit, her will to live was undeniable and her personality filled every room. As a person of faith, she was quick to share her blessings.

She was born in Bowser, Texas and grew up in Los Angeles, California. After marrying Gil Ramirez at the age of 17, they lived on military bases in Texas, Alabama, and Indiana before settling in Orlando, Florida in 1975. Wanda was proud of her time spent at California Bank East Hollywood, where she excelled as a teller and secretary, and her 22 years working for the Civil Service. During her career with the Civil Service, she worked for the Service School Command, the Naval Training Equipment Center, and established the command's student control office. In 1992, she married Stuart Culpepper. They travelled the world together on motorcycles where she earned her name "Honda Wanda."

Some of her greatest accomplishments were the births of her children, Denise, Sharren, Rob, and Yvette followed by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Gil Ramirez, with whom she shared 34 years, and Stuart Culpepper, with whom she spent 25 years. She was also preceded by her parents, Lee Owen and Georgia M. Bushwar, her brother, Bill Bushwar, and her grandson, James Rosenblum.

Wanda is survived by her children, Denise Rosenblum, Sharren Fields (David), Rob Ramirez (Susan), and Yvette Silvey (Scott). She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Stephanne, Jason (Joy), Lily (Mike), Carly (Brent), Sera (Carl), and Scotlyn, as well as her great-grandchildren, Jordan, Calvin, Jonah, Cash, Brody, Eleanore, and Colton.

Wanda will be fondly remembered by all of the Grandmas Gone Wild for her fun, loving, and outgoing personality.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on October 25, 2025, at 10:00 am at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel, located at 5000 County Road 46A, Sanford, FL 32771. Mrs. Culpepper will be placed in Oaklawn Park Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to Wanda's church, Longwood Hills Congregational Church at 1255 E.E. Williamson Road, Longwood, FL, 32750. Please include "in memory of Wanda Culpepper" or donate via Zelle to [email protected]

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