Wanda E. Buck

Wanda E.  Buck, age 73, of Wawaka, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, Indiana. She was born on July 4, 1950 in Cushman, Arkansas the daughter of Julian Kenneth and Laura Mae (Hampton) Garrison. On October 18, 1980 she married Michael Buck.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 43 years, Michael Buck of Wawaka, Indiana; her son Christopher (Teri) Flory of Fairfax, Virginia; three grandchildren, Christina Newman of Garrett, Indiana, Zack (Madison) Flory of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Rachel Flory of Kendallville, Indiana; siblings,  Harold (Jane) Garrison of Fishers, Indiana, Connie (Frank) Wehner of Norco, California, Johny Garrison of Lafayette, Indiana, Frieda Draper of Canon, Georgia and Julie Garrison and Kenneth Garrison, both of Lafayette; a daughter-in-law, Tina Flory Lucarelli of Garrett, Indiana; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jeff Flory on August 5, 2013; and siblings, Helen Slifer and Billy Spicer.

Wanda was a hard worker, a bartender, and a great cook. She worked at Zuke’s in Ligonier and Mr. Ed’s in Topeka, IN for many years. Wanda enjoyed darts, bowling, playing cards with friends and spending time with her family. She was the caregiver and caretaker for several family members over the years. Her family was more important to her than anything.

A Celebration of Wanda’s life will be held at 6 pm at Yeager Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Family and friends will be received from 4-6 pm prior to the service at the funeral home on Tuesday.

A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center in Ligonier.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.