Wanda J. Stornant

Wanda Jeanette Stornant – a feisty hardworking Nurse’s Aide – died Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Charlotte at the age of 82. Wanda was born June 20, 1938, the daughter of Lester and Ruby (Barnhart) Sherman.
Wanda was always a hard worker. She spent many years as a Nurse’s Aid at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Charlotte, caring for numerous people from the community. Her talent as a caretaker was an extension of her home life, where even though their family had limited resources, she always made sure that her daughters had everything they needed. Some of her favorite times of the year were the holidays, whether it was family gatherings, or the numerous holiday decorations that would adorn their home. Another of her favorites was dancing, it helped her deal with the everyday challenges of life. When grandchildren came along she reveled in spending time with them. It didn’t matter if it was babysitting, or later wrestling with her grandsons as they grew up, she loved every minute of it. Wanda loved attending church at New Hope Community Church.
In her later years she remained active, even mowing lawns for some of her “elderly” neighbors in the trailer park. She also became a caregiver for a dear friend, Maxine Rolfe, who had taken Wanda “under her wing” as a youth and became a second mother to Wanda. The family will often recall how even as Wanda grew older she still maintained her feisty attitude and would remind them that, “I’m still kick’n.”
Wanda is survived by her daughters, Jeanette Lonyo, Debbie Mast, Theresa (David) Baker, and Gina (Joe) Gilliam; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe Stornant.
Memorial services are Saturday, October 24 at 2 p.m. at New Hope Community Church with Pastor Randy Royston officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to service, from 1-2 p.m. Mask, group capacity, and distancing guidelines will be observed. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to New Hope Community Church. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Wanda on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.