Visitation

Jan. 30, 2023
11 a.m. - noon

Service

N/A

Committal

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Wanda Jane Cordell Ollis, 66, of Morganton, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Born in Burke County, NC on March 12, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Grady Jackson Cordell and Nancy Carolyn Deal Cordell. Wanda worked at Drexel Heritage Plants 3 & 5 for 27 years, enjoyed working at the auction house on Hwy 64, and worked at the Salem Express for 25 years. The family would like to thank her coworkers and many friends for always looking out for and helping her. Wanda enjoyed playing bingo and loved her family.

Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Timothy Ollis; grandchildren, Dawn and Devin; sisters, Nancy Dale and Sandy Cordell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by a son, George Ollis; and a brother, Ricky Cordell.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon, Monday, January 30, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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I am in shock. Ms Wanda was my client for several years. I always looked forward to her calling to ask a question, or sometimes just to ask how I was doing. I will remember her sweet smile and humble spirit. A very special lady whom I will dearly miss. “A FRIEND TO ALL!” Love you Ms Wanda!

—Bettie Silver Thomas
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—ZACHARY DANIEL FIKE
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I had the pleasure of knowing Wanda for about 20 years, we played at the say bingo for years. I stopped by Salem store several times a week and we would just talk and fuss about not winning at bingo. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed 😢. Gone but never forgotten ❤️ MichelleT

—Michelle Thomas

She was a very sweet lady. She will be missed dearly.. I will miss talking to her and her smile. Fly high beautiful angel.

—Lisa Marie Lowman

Ms Wanda was awesome with people and you could tell how much she enjoyed working with the public. She will be missed at the store. The store is Salem general but will always said I was going to see ms wanda so I guess it will always be ms Wanda’s to me. Rest In Peace Ms Wanda we will miss you and know that in our minds you will be remembered by so many folks

—Hattie Bumgarner
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Wanda was a nice lady. I'm sorry to hear of her passing.

—Debbie Thompson

I am so sorry for your loss. I shopped at Salem store and got to know Wanda. I just loved her she was so sweet

—Joyce Lawson

Such a sweet lady I would stop by Salem just to talk with her. I will miss you so much Wanda. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

—Lisa Korte

Wanda was such a sweet lady, she always asked me about my grandchildren and always had a smile on her face. I will miss seeing her at the store each morning... Rest in Peace Ms. Wanda..

—Crystal Carswell
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Wanda was family! Tommy,Carolyn, Irene, Ricky, Wanda and Sandy we all part of the village of Rockyford Street! We looked after each other we were there for each other. Our Prayers for her husband son’s and Grandkids. Rest In Peace sweet friend

—McKesson Family Rockyford Street
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