I am heartbroken to hear that our beloved Wanda’s earthly existence has ended and she has gone to be with the Lord. We became instant friends from the moment we met at NIH, where I had the privilege of meeting Wanda and Mark. All who knew this incredibly gracious person loved her. She had a passion for life and fought so hard to remain as long as possible to continue to make memories with her beloved Mark, two wonderful sons (Justin and Jordan), and grandchildren. Wanda & Mark encouraged us when my husband was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. In 2017, she helped me endure the worst lost imaginable when our son Justin passed away in a terrible accident. Bearing witness to Wanda’s miraculous responses to cancer treatments, Wanda always credited the Lord so filled was she with God’s love. She continued up until the end to share herself and faith unselfishly during times of immeasurable personal suffering and pain during her battle with cancer and treatments. What she gave can never be replaced and will not be forgotten by those of us she loved that loved her back. She was one of the strongest people I’ve ever met and continued to pour her whole being into the needs of others. Wanda was pure joy to be around and inspired others. She gave of herself so freely regardless of how ill and exhausted she was. I will cherish endearing memories of our precious friendship and hope that one day I will see her again. Wanda led a purposeful life deserving of the heavenly eternity in God’s promise that surely must be hers.
Donna and Larry McCoy, Springfield, VA