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Wanda Faye Roat

Born: 9/25/1954
Died: 2/7/2023
Age: 68
Community: Durand, MI

Wanda Faye Roat of Durand passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Hurley Medical Center; at the age of 68. A funeral service to honor and celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, 501 N. Saginaw St., Durand, Michigan 48429. Rev. Dr. Tom Rundel will officiate. Interment immediately following at Fremont Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the funeral home as well as one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Wanda was born September 25, 1954 in Lofton, Tennessee to Harold and Laura (Roberts) Hunt. A graduate of Davison High School, Class of 1972. She married her bestfriend, Frank on January 10, 1976 in Burton, Michigan; recently celebrating 47 years of marriage. She worked for the Holly School District as a paraprofessional for many years. Wanda enjoyed gardening, golfing, fishing, trips to the casino and spending time with her family. She was a compassionate person who loved animals, especially time spent with her dog, Rex.

Wanda is survived by her husband, Frank; son, Jason; daughter-in-law, Kari; grandchildren, Hannah Roat, Noah Roat, and Alayna Roat; sisters, Pat Bristle and Carol Smith; and her special friend Kylee. She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Shiawassee County Animal Shelter at shspets.org

Online condolences may be shared at www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com.
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  Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chapel
501 N. Saginaw St.
Durand, MI 48429

Phone: (989) 288-3106

Web Site: http://www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com

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Visitation
Date:   2/12/2023
Time:   5:00 PM
The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at the funeral home as well as one hour prior to the service on Monday.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   2/13/2023
Time:   11:00 AM
 
Location:   Watkins Brothers Funeral Home - Durand Chapel
501 N. Saginaw St.
Durand, MI 48429

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Official:   Rev. Dr. Tom Rundel

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