She was born December 12, 1933 in Farmington Illinois to Everett H. and Louise J. Fulton. She married Richard (Dick) Hitchcock on July 4, 1954 in Farmington. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2011.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister Marcia Grzanich (Jim) and a brother George “Bud” Fulton (Debbie).
Surviving is one son, Richard Jr. (Sherry) of Farmington, three grandchildren; Joe (Krista), Mike (Kelly) and Jennifer as well as six great-grandchildren (Khloe, Dane, Everett, Jovie, Grady and Evie). Also surviving are several cousins, nieces and nephews that she tried her best to stay in touch with through the years, especially through the family reunions that she arranged.
She was a life-long housewife, mom and grandmother. She worked outside the home a little at one time or another for Caterpillar, Inc., Economy Shoe Store in Farmington, Peoria Suppliers (Murray’s) and as a toy sales representative.
She was active in her son’s life as he grew serving as a room mother, Cub Scout den mother and band chaperone among other “jobs”. She loved them all and really threw her heart into being a room mother and den mother.
She had a few passions that she pursued. She and Dick loved to dance and were fun to watch on the dance floor. She loved bowling and did so for several years, carrying a high average while throwing a 16lb. ball which was quite an accomplishment for a 5’-2” 120 lb. (and that’s being generous) lady. She absolutely loved going to Quad City Downs and betting on the horses. She sure won more than she lost. Later, she enjoyed going to the Paradise with her husband, playing the games and meeting the people. She made several friends there that will remember her and Dick even though they were unable to make it there in the past few years. She was always involved with family, too, which was probably her favorite passion. She loved to tell her stories of days gone by and always found an interested audience at family events. Be it storytelling, baking, cooking, attending events (sports, dance recitals, etc.) or just spending time together at holidays and birthdays – Wanda Lee was there with bells on and completely involved.
She outlived a great deal of her friends but it would be remiss not to mention Brenda, Elaine and Ruth, as well as Wilma, Susie and Dick P. (friends & neighbors) and Kenny & Shirley among several others (sorry if we forgot to mention you, but you know who you are and what you meant). Also, the wonderful and caring staff at Farmington Country Manor were so good to her and definitely deserve a special mention. Our family cannot thank them enough.
A private, family graveside service will be held. No visitation or formal funeral is planned.
Memorials, if you feel the need should go to Farmington Rescue 1100, 49 North Cone Street, Farmington, Illinois.
To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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