Wanda Earnestine West Williams was born in Lexington, Mississippi on July 12, 1946. She entered into eternal rest on July 12, 2026, her 80th birthday.

Wanda is survived by her loving daughter Kimberly Williams Moore (Eric); grandsons Elliott Moore of Durham and Edward Moore of Atlanta, GA, siblings: Albert West, Jr. (Carolyn) of Pasadena, CA, Willie West (Priscilla), of Eugene, OR, Eugene West (Susan), of Jamesville, NY; James Reginald West, of Gibsland, LA; Richard West, of Houston, TX; Dorothy West-Famber, of Fayetteville, GA; and Donald West (Nadja) of Potomac, MD; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life for Wanda Williams will be held as follows:

Location:

North East Church

3204 NC Highway 55

Durham, NC 27713

Visitation:

Saturday, August 8, 2026

12:30 PM

Memorial Service:

Saturday, August 8, 2026

1:00 PM

The memorial service will be broadcast via YouTube Live (https://youtube.com/@necdurham) and Zoom.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting those who wish to make a memorial donation to "Elam Memorial Scholarship" in honor of Wanda West Williams. Donations can be made online, using this link:

North East Church Giving Online -

(https://www.givelify.com/givenow/1.0/?token=eyJvcmdfaWQiOiJNelUzT1RVfiIsImJhZGdlX2ltYWdlIjoiYjMucG5nIn0~)

or by mail to North East Church, 3204 Hwy. 55, Durham, NC 27713. Please note in memo, "Elam Scholarship – Wanda Williams". Thank you for remembering her with your kindness.