Wanda Mae Gorton's Obituary
Wanda Mae Gorton, age 89 of Chanute, KS, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in Chanute, KS. She was born on September 2, 1929 in Sallisaw, OK, the daughter of Clarence and Iva (Jackson) Bagby.
Wanda graduated from Lafontaine High School in 1947. Wanda married John Gorton on June 29, 1947 in Lafontaine, KS. She was the office manager for her and John’s real estate business, Gorton Real Estate.
Wanda enjoyed oil painting and baking. She loved keeping in contact with her family and emailing everyone. She most of all loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they meant the world to her. Wanda was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Chanute.
Wanda is survived by
Husband:
John Gorton of the home
Daughters:
Susan Willis and husband Rick of Chanute, KS
Lisa Haines and husband Joel of Oklahoma City, OK
Sisters:
Joann Clifton of Fredonia, KS
3 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Jack Bagby.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Chanute, KS. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the First United Methodist Church and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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