Wanda Ann Preece Charles, 84, of Jeffersonville, passed peacefully, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, surrounded by her family.
Born Aug. 6, 1941, in Chattaroy, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Tom and Elsie Hubbard Preece. She moved to the Jeffersonville area in 2000, and worked at Hillcrest Hall for several years. She was a member of Stanton Assembly of God.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia (Rick) Creech; two sons, Brian (Andrea) Charles and Brady (Candice) Charles; two sisters, Glenna (Phil) Sammons and Betty (Ray) Biggerstaff; sister-in-law, Barb Preece; six grandchildren, Chris Ray, Jennifer Phillips, Bradley Charles, Will Thomas Charles, Matthew (Brianna) Charles and Alex Charles; five great-grandchildren, Johnica Ray, Olivia Howlett, Gracie Phillips, Joanna Phillips and Mackenzi Hollon; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mack Preece and Gary Preece; and a great-grandchild, Phoebe Phillips.
Service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 9, at Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton with Rev. Eddie Thomas officiating. Visitation will be noon-2 p.m., Thursday. Burial will be in Stonegate Cemetery in Stanton.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rev. Eddie and Linda Thomas, Margaret Walker, Derek Preece, Adam Preece, her church family and the members of the Montgomery County Fire/EMS.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton.
