Wanda Rae Cherry, Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was 86 years old. Wanda was born in Indianapolis, IN to her parents Bill and Opal Yount. She attended Manual High School and later earned her diploma.Wanda married her husband Mack Cherry in 1980 and they have shared 43 years of marriage together.
Wanda worked as the head of the spice room for Sexton's and retired in 1996 after 35 years of service. Wanda was very proud that her ancestors were instrumental in helping the Garfield Christian Church to be established in Indianapolis. She was a faithful member of Garfield Christian Church with her husband for several decades. Wanda loved caring for animals and raised her fair share of cats and dogs during her life. She loved to go fishing and hunting with both her husband and her father. Wanda enjoyed gardening in her free time. Wanda always put her family first; she loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. The memories created will be cherished by those she leaves behind.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Mack Vancel Cherry; her children, Maryanne, Karen, Beth, and Ed; her numerous grandchildren; her numerous great grandchildren; her 1 great great grandson; her numerous nieces and nephews.
Wanda is preceded in death by her parents; her 4 sisters.
A visitation for Wanda will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The funeral service will be on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens at 2:00 pm.

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