Wanda Lou King left this earth on June 1, 2023. Dad threw a party in Heaven. There were fireworks and tears that morning. She was born in Columbia, MO on June 30, 1940 and adopted by Hickman and Alda Holloway in Fulton, MO. She married Raymond Batye in 1958. The couple had a daughter Rae Ann. They later divorced. Wanda married Asa Lee King on June 30, 1962. They added another daughter, Jorene, and son Asa "Butch" to their family. In 2002 they adopted their granddaughter, Natalie. Wanda loved her family, fishing, the Iowa State Fair, cooking for family gatherings, the Ozarks, and reading drug store romance novels. She also loved to knit. You could often hear her needles clicking together on family road trips. Wanda retired from Principal in 2002 to potty train Natalie. She was loved by her co-workers and referred to as the "work mom." She would make Irish stew on St Patrick's Day for the whole department. Wanda was proceeded in death by her parents, Asa Lee, and grandson, Adrian Mart. She is survived by her children: Rae Ann King (Mike Mart) of Altoona, Jorene King (Stephen Ross) of Bondurant, Asa "Butch" King of Hollister, MO, Natalie Naula(Steven Naula) of Ankeny. Her grandchildren are: Jerry, Jason, Dee Ann, Cassie, Adrian, Jacob, Glen, and Grace. Wanda's great grandchildren are: Harper, Hayden, Gabe, Abby, Dawson and Mya. There will be a Celebration of Life on June 24th, 2:00-4:00 at the Townsend Community Center 6615 NE 41st Ave, Altoona. Contact Rae Ann or Jorene for details regarding flower delivery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts sent to the Blue Ribbon Foundation.