Wanda Lou Todd

Wanda Lou Todd, daughter of the late Jerry Clyde and Bulah Jane (Blanton) Jennings, was born August 15, 1940 in Crocker, Missouri. She grew up and attended school in Crocker, graduating as class Salutatorian in 1958. She met a handsome young man, Lee Albert Todd in 1956 and the two were married on August 22, 1958 in Concord Christian Church of Crocker, Missouri. Wanda and Lee adored one another and were inseparable. God blessed their lives and home with three beautiful daughters, Debbie, Susan, and Danita. Lee and Wanda lived in Crocker after getting married before moving to East St. Louis, Missouri. While there Wanda would make speeches for the Ladies Church Club. Later, they moved into St. Louis, where briefly Wanda sold home insurance. They then moved on to Fenton, Missouri before settling into the community of Richland where they made their home and raised their family. As a young girl, Wanda accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and followed in baptism at her beloved Concord Christian Church, where she was a charter member. Wanda was passionate when it came to reading her Bible; completely reading it four times throughout the years. They say, behind every great pastor is a good wife, and Wanda was just that. She greatly enjoyed serving her Lord and His church in every capacity possible, whether singing praises to God, leading the singing for VBS, teaching Sunday School classes, having the position of church treasurer and making sure the church was ready for communion each week for over sixty-seven years, or just playing piano. It was said you could hear Wanda play her piano a mile away due to her father putting rubber bands on the hammers of their piano, so Wanda had to strike each key hard for the sound to be heard. Wanda faithfully stood ready to lend a hand wherever there was a need. Wanda loved children. When her girls were little and in school, she’d spend time baking and then take her refreshments to school for all the kids to enjoy. She was a wonderful room mother for their classes. After her daughters married, Wanda loved watching her two grandchildren whom she doted over and were the apple of their grandmother’s eye. In Wanda’s spare time she took great pride and joy in raising flowers, caring for her home and family. Wanda was particular and liked being in charge. She kept her home spotless; along with keeping her yard mowed, and weedeated. Richland’s Four Seasons Garden Club awarded Wanda with “Yard of the Month” one year; which made her day! Wanda’s brother stated once, “Give Wanda a vacuum, weed eater, and a mower and she’ll take care of heaven!” Wanda and Lee shared over sixty-four years together before God called Wanda to her heavenly home on the evening of Sunday, July 2, 2023, while in the Lake Regional Health System of Osage Beach, Missouri, having attained the age of eight-two years. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her nephew, Eric Andrew Jennings. Wanda leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband Pastor Lee Albert Todd of the home; three daughters: Debbie Jane Todd Fowler (Malcolm) of Manassas, VA, Susan Lee Todd (Abdelrahman Kasem) of Oxon Hill, MD, and Danita Ann Todd (Steven) of Springfield, MO; two grandchildren: Sarah Lee Todd (Nick Francis) of Oklahoma City, OK and Tarek R. Todd (Kimberly Bressanelli) of Springfield, MO; one brother: Jerry Lee Jennings (Carol Waring) of Richland, MO; one nephew: Jeffrey Todd Jennings (Colleen) of Easley, SC; 3 great nephews: Cale Jennings and Hudson Jennings both of Easley, SC, and Jaidon Jennings of Louisville, KY; and a host of other relatives, and special friends. Wanda had lots of nicknames during her life; her loving husband called her, “Sparkplug,” others called her “Angel Wanda”, “Sweet Wanda”, or “Miss Wanda”. Whatever sweet nickname she was called, Wanda earned. She was precious to everyone who knew and loved her. Wanda was that shining light for the people she poured her love upon. There are special people in this world you can never forget, and Wanda was that special someone. God received a beautiful, faithful, loyal servant in heaven the day Miss Wanda entered His gates. Miss Wanda will be missed! Wanda always had a joyful smile on her face with a glowing heart so many loved and cherished. She will be remembered for her contagious laughter and joking spirit to all that knew her. She had the ability to brighten up any room. Her legacy will live on in our hearts and be stained into our memories forever. Services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2023, in the Memorial Chapel of Richland, Missouri. Speakers included Michael Young, Malcolm Fowler, Cecil Todd and family, and Dani Johnson. Favorite songs included, “In the Garden” by Betty Witt, “Thank You” by Barb Duncan, “Suppertime,” and “How Beautiful Heaven Must Be” both by Don Todd, and the Congregational Hymn, “I’ll Fly Away” were sung. Serving as pallbearers were Abdelrahman Kasem, Steven Todd, Jeffrey Jennings, Larry E. Young, James Tucker, and Kent Ledbetter. Honorary Pallbearers included Rob Ashmore, Steve Street, Dean Baker, Ron Wiles, Ian Murray, Tom Henderson, Travis Lawson, Dustin Meredith, Mark Meredith, Tim Luttrell, Rick Luttrell Steve Cantrell, Johnny Purdue, and Don Young. Burial followed in the Crocker Memorial Park Cemetery, Crocker, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Wanda Lou Todd and may be left at the funeral home.

Wanda Lou Todd

August 15, 1940 - July 2, 2023