Wanda Sommers
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Wanda Ruth Sommers, 84, of Roxana, IL, passed away Sun. Nov. 15, 2020 at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL.
She was born Mar. 5, 1936 in Puxico, MO, she was the daughter of Carlos and Lula (Hodge) Potter.
Ruth worked in the payroll department of Con Agra for 30 years, retiring in 1998. She most loved spending time with her family, especially when that time included music, fishing or Cardinal's baseball. Ruth enjoyed any time with her grandchildren and they got to enjoy her garden, recipes and giggle.
On Feb. 13, 1954 she married Alfred Lee Sommers. Their marriage spanned 36 years until his death May 8, 1990.
Surviving is her daughter: Wanda Wilson of Roxana; 5 grandchildren and their spouses: Andrew and Cassie Downer of Roxana, Amy and Daniel Sumner of Wood River, Sarah and Nathan Crockett of Rosewood Heights, Benjamin and Christine Downer of Oakville, MO and Cory and Katie Downer of Bethalto; 13 great-grandchildren: Madison, Logan, Ava, Sylvia, Xavier, Stella, Zayda, Hudson, Ezra, Max, Olivia, Lula and Alexandra; nieces and a nephew; and beloved in-laws.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses.
Graveside services will be held at Noon Thurs. Nov. 19, 2020 at Hagy Cemetery in Dexter, MO.
Memorials may be made to either the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.
Online information and guestbook through Paynic Home for Funerals may be found at www.paynicfh.com.
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