Wanda J. King

Wanda J. King, 70, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 at her home.

She was born July 7, 1944, in Chaffee, daughter of John W. and Grace P. Vaughn McLemore. She married Leo King, who survives.

Wanda was employed by Ralph Edwards in Cape Girardeau for 25 years and volunteered at Mid-America Teen Challenge for many years.

Loving survivors include her husband; two children, Tammy (David) Dabbs of Jackson; Shawn (Tara) King of Cape Girardeau; three step-children, Steve (Debbie) King of Gordonville, Debbie (Paul) Schrock, Karen (Quintin) Gaither, both of Cape Girardeau; a brother, Donald (Erna) McLemore of Jackson; a sister, Shirley (Bill) Vance of Advance; a sister-in-law, Darlene McLemore of Jackson; a dear cousin, Bill (Jenny) Brawley; six grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; five great-step-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles (Kathryn) McLemore, Robert McLemore; two sisters, Bessie (Everett) Kynion and Betty (Lloyd) Green; and her best friend, Rose Hawk.

Friends may call Friday, June 26, 2015 from 4-8 PM at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The funeral service will be 10:30 am Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the funeral home with Rev John Dehne officiating.

Interment will follow in Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Cape Girardeau.