Wanda Estell Hazelwood Clemons, age 86, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Saturday, (August 1, 2020) in Leitchfield, KY.
She was born to Clyde Estill and Edna Elizabeth Meredith Hazelwood on June 22, 1934 in Grayson County, KY. She married James Gilbert Clemons on November 1, 1980 at St. Paul Catholic Church. Wanda grew up in the Meredith community of Grayson County. She completed grade school in Long Branch which was a one room country school. She graduated from Clarkson High School in 1957 and from there went on to Western Kentucky University and graduated in 1964. She worked as a teacher and librarian and then went on to be a teller at the Bank of Clarkson where she served for 15 years before retiring. Wanda was saved at Anneta United Baptist Church on September 11, 1945. She was baptized in the Nolin River on Dickey’s Mill a few days later.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Estill and Edna Hazelwood, and two brothers Carl Alfred (C.A) Hazelwood and McKinley Lynn Hazelwood.
She is survived by her husband, Gilbert Clemons, her only sister, Peggy Van Meter, a niece, Kathy Van Meter Hester, a nephew, Douglas Scott Hazelwood, 7 great nieces and nephews, 9 great-great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a very special friend, Shalee Carter Watson.
Wanda was a one of a kind person. Whenever you mentioned the name “Wanda Clemons” to anyone they immediately would say, “What a nice, loving and caring woman she was when she was on this earth!” Wanda played many roles as sister, wife, aunt, and most importantly, friend. Wanda was someone who you could talk about when you’re having a bad day and she could make the problems seem so small. She was someone who would give great advice and was a mentor to most. Wanda didn’t just leave this earth but she left a legacy and has touched the hearts of hundreds.
A private funeral services will be held at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Rev. Randy Meredith will be officiating. Burial will be in the St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made in the guestbook on our website at www.dermittfuneralhome.com.
