Wanda Winchester

God-fearing, devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, caring sister, beloved aunt and faithful sister. Wanda H. Winchester was truly a rare gem with a heart of gold. She touch countless lives through her kindness, unwavering faith, and selfless love. Her legacy of compassion, strength, and grace will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

Wanda Howard Winchester was born to the late Mercedes D. Howard and Milton " Shorty" Richardson on November 3, 1958 in New Orleans, LA . She departed this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:43 a.m. at Baton Rouge General Hospital. She was 67 years old. Wanda was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a lifelong resident of Vacherie, LA.

She graduated from Donaldsonville High School in 1977. Wanda was employed by Walmart #532 and St. James Parish Utilities until her retirement in 2017.

She was united in holy matrimony to Kenneth J. Winchester Sr. on July 5, 1986. They were the loving parents of Tanesha, Kendra, Juan, Kenneth Jr, and Kaleb ( The Golden Child). She was dedicated to her family and raised her kids in a loving and Christian home. Wanda was full of life, love, laughter and class. She had a sweet spirit and never met a stranger. Wanda enjoyed sweets, shopping, going to various events, watching some of her favorite shows, Game Show network, TLC Say Yes to the Dress, Bravo The Real House Wives and Married to Medicine. On Sundays she looked forward to attending church service, shopping at Wal Mart and eating out after service at Mike Anderson's, Don's and Texas Road House.

Wanda leaves to cherish her precious memories. Her husband of 40 years Kenneth Sr. Children Tanesha "Tish" ( Stanley), Kendra (Jason), Kenneth Jr (Hagel), Juan, and Kaleb (The Golden Child) (Ranesha).

She has six grandchildren whom she loved and adored: Cortez ( Morghan), Paige (Trell), Trevon, Kaston, Kaislei, and Kenslei, Five great grandchildren Nova, Ryan, Hayden, Tatum Mitchell and Parker Brown. She shared a special bond with Krismesha Wright.

Aunts Claretta Adams (Carson, California), Leana Davis (Donaldsonville, LA), Barbara Skinner (White Castle, LA), Catherine Davis, Gertie Davis, Donaldsonville, LA, Dorothy Celestine, (St. James, LA) and Mararcie Davis of Fort Washington, MD; (uncles Harold Cox Sr, Donaldsonville, LA; and Elmo Winchester (California).

Wanda shared a special bond with each of her siblings Belinda Lee, Glinda Todd (Johnny), Joseph Howard, Rodney Howard, (Evangeline), Angelita Lawless, (Wayne), Denise Howard and Claudine Brown (Alvin) all of Donaldsonville, LA. Bonus siblings Brigette Landry and O'Neil Robinson ( Calandra), Three stepsisters Louise Richardson, Mary Carroll, Mary Magee and three step brothers Raymond Richardson (Maxine), Milton Richardson Jr, and Tyrone Chaney. Godchildren: Philip Shepard Jr, Stephone Sullivan, Faith Condoll and Bryton Winchester who shared a very special bond with.

A host of nieces and nephews who all truly loved their T-Wanda. A host of Cousins, including Sheila Joseph in which she shared a sisterly bond with, special friends, Marynell Charles, Desiree Thomas, Spring Gallon, and Denise Garnett. Brother in law Oliver Winchester Jr, ( Sonya) Hahnville, LA. Sister in laws Paula Raheem (Ishmail) of Tennessee, Isabella Johnson (Ronnie) of Baton Rouge, LA. Devoted sister in law/neighbor Diane Winchester Vacherie, LA.

She was preceded in death by her parents Mercedes D. Howard and Milton Richardson, Maternal Grandparents Leonard & Ceola Davis, Mother and Father in Law Oliver and Pearl Winchester Sr.

A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. Wanda's Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at St. Philip Baptist Church, 7471 LA-405, Donaldsonville, LA 70346; visitation 9:00AM to 11:00AM followed by the service for 11:00AM. Interment St. James Catholic Church Cemetery.

Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures Of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052.

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