Wanda Louise Cordwell

Wanda Louise Cordwell was born March 4, 1952, in El Reno, Oklahoma, to Robert Alan and Jessie Odessa (Haynes) Cordwell. She passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Legacy Village in Stillwater, Oklahoma, at the age of 74.

Wanda graduated from Morton High School in Morton, Illinois, in 1970, and later earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Saint Francis University. She worked as a nurse for 42 years, dedicating her career to caring for others. Wanda began her nursing career at St. Francis in Pioria and retired from St Francis.

Wanda had a great love for travel and adventure. Her travels took her throughout the world, including the Middle East, Egypt, China, Panama, and Guatemala. She also especially enjoyed Alaskan cruises. Wherever she traveled, Wanda loved collecting memorabilia from her adventures and taking countless photographs to preserve the memories she made along the way.

Wanda was an outgoing, kindhearted person who loved people and enjoyed being involved in her community. She loved playing softball and was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. Throughout her life, Wanda was involved with numerous organizations and charities and was a member of the Daughters of the Nile, Eastern Star, Emblem Club, and Red Hat Society.

She also enjoyed spending time at Gamber’s Cove Campground, where she and her parents had a  campsite for many years and made many special memories with friends.

Survivors include her first cousins, Clair Amos of Indiana, Michael Vaught and wife Nina of Mannford, Oklahoma, and Bill Klohn of El Reno, Oklahoma; along with other cousins and numerous friends.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Alan and Jessie Odessa Cordwell.

The family will hold a private service at a later date.

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