Wanda Marie England Smith, 79, gave up a good fight here on earth to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 10, 2012.
A Kansas native and only child born in Parsons and preceded in death by her parents, Homer Robert England, Marie Ester Schlatter England, and step mother Mary Faye Gaston.
Married to Paul E. Smith whom together they adopted two infant boys 2 ½ years apart before their divorce after 25 years. She was a devoted mother who strived to bring the two boys up as God fearing men.
She retired from the USD 259 School District after 15 years as a clerk.
She is survived by both adopted men. Survivors include, sons, Paul Michael (Tina) Smith and Timothy Joseph (Janella) Smith; grandsons, Michael and Chris Scott; granddaughter, Lea Scott; and Patches, her cat, all of Wichita.
Visitation Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. with family present, Funeral service Monday 2:00 p.m. both at Old Mission Mortuary. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.