Funeral Service for Wanda McConnell, 95 of Poteau, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with Jim Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Oklahoma under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma.

She was born on February 26, 1928 in Subiaco, Arkansas to Ada (Reed) Bench and Lawrence Bench and passed away on September 3, 2023 in Pocola, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Grady Granville McConnell; sister, Evelyn Bench; brother, Edwin Bench. Wanda loved to cook for family and church gatherings. She crocheted and sowed 100’s of articles of clothing and blankets to give to others through her church and via friends and family members. She also loved quilting with her lady friends. In her earlier years she could be found leading her local church’s PYPA Fellowship. She sang like a songbird and taught her kids to sing and love music. Above all, she loved God, her family, and friends and poured her heart into everything she did.

Survivors include her sons, David McConnell, Gary McConnell, and Richard McConnell; 6 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 6:00-8:00PM at the funeral home.

You may leave an online message at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com.

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