Wanda Wratchford Obituary

Wanda May Wratchford, age 69, of Moorefield WV, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.  She was born on September 22, 1952, the daughter of the late Burl Randolph Barb and Evelyn Peggy (Kisamore) Barb.   On April 24, 1976, Wanda married Steven L. Wratchford, who survives in Moorefield.

Wanda was a graduate of Moorefield High School and a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Fisher, WV.  She worked at Pilgrim’s Pride for 37 years, upon retirement she went to work at Walmart for an additional 4 years before officially retiring.  She was a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Petersburg and Moorefield.  Wanda was loved by many and will be remembered as a caring lady, always willing to help a friend in need.

In addition to her husband, Wanda is survived by: 2 sons, Steve L. Wratchford, Jr. (Laura) of Cabins, WV; Burl Randolph Wratchford (Kristy) of Petersburg, WV; 1 sister, Betty Ours of Purgitsville, WV; 1 brother, Norman R. Barb (Mary) of Old Fields, WV; and 8 grandchildren.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Brian Keith Wratchford.

Mrs. Wratchford’s family will receive friends on Friday, February 4, 2022, 6-8PM, at the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 5, 2022 in the funeral home chapel at 2:00PM with Pastor Gary Crislip officiating.   Interment will be in the South Branch Valley Memorial Gardens, Petersburg, WV.  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org/  or by calling 800-227-2345 or to the donor’s choice.  Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.