Wanda L. Isley

Wanda L. Isley was born to Charles Leon Mullins and Florence Mae (Hancock) Mullins on August 2, 1929 at Mankato, Kansas. She passed away on November 8, 2023 at Fairview Manor in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 94 years, 3 months and 6 days. She was one of 3 children born in the family. Wanda grew up in Mankato and attended school there until the 8th grade. Her father took new employment in Concordia, Kansas and the family relocated there. Wanda graduated from Concordia Highschool with the class of 1947. After graduation, Wanda got a job at the bank in Concordia. She soon married classmate, Bill Brownell, in 1948 and five children were born to this union. Wanda & Bill divorced in 1970. Wanda moved to Geneva, Nebraska and worked at the Fillmore County Hospital as a nurse’s aide for 9 years. She truly enjoyed her job at the hospital. While in Geneva, Wanda met Ron Isley and a courtship followed. They were married on July 14, 1979. Wanda still had two children at home and Ron accepted them like his own. Ron and Wanda were a good team and thoroughly enjoyed their life together. They were active in the Fairmont Community Church, singing in the choir together. They also enjoyed bowling, bingo, dancing, their coffee group, and playing cards. Wanda could be described as funny, honest, loyal, and a good provider for her family. She loved imparting words of wisdom on her family and friends, and was most proud of raising her five children and finding a kind and caring man to share her life with. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; son, Matt Brownell; husband, Ron; and brother, Dean Mullins; and sister, Opal Shrouf. She is survived by her daughters, Jennie Jones and husband Harvey of Concordia, Kansas, Ruth Ann Browne and husband Charlie of Magnolia, Texas, Bonnie Thurston of Concordia, Kansas, and Julia Phillips and husband Ron of Lincoln, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service for Wanda was held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Kim Dunker presided over the Funeral Service. The recorded selection “Amazing Grace” was played during the Funeral Service. Pallbearers included Harvey Jones, Ron Phillips, Kristina Morrow, and Jenna Gregory. A Graveside Service was held in the Geneva Public Cemetery following the Funeral Service. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the Fillmore County Hospital Foundation of the Fairview Manor Lighted Cross Fund.

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Wanda L. Isley

August 2, 1929 - November 8, 2023