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Wanda Hamilton Huffstetler, 69, of Mooresville, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born on December 3, 1952 in Apex, NC to Robert "Bobby" and Billie Dawson Hamilton. She grew up in Cary, NC and graduated from Cary High School. Wanda received her Nursing Diploma from Lenoir Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and later pursued her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Regents College, and earned a Masters Degree with honors from UNC Charlotte. She began her nursing career in the emergency room before developing a passion for home health care. Wanda was Clinical Director of Cleveland Home Health (Shelby, NC), and Executive Director of Iredell Home Health and later became a Joint Commission surveyor of home health, hospice, and VA hospitals all over the United States. She finished her career with Atrium Health. Wanda was recognized with numerous awards and citations for her dedicated work to ensure the health and safety of elderly and vulnerable people. Wanda's faith was at the center of her life since becoming a Christian at 12 years old. She loved to study the Bible and was an enthusiastic member of Peninsula Baptist Church. Wanda was a voracious reader, having read thousands of books throughout her life. She enjoyed quilting and cross stitch, preparing treasured keepsakes to pass on to her grandchildren. Many can attest that she was an amazing cook and a thoughtful host. Wanda loved to bake, especially with her daughter and granddaughter. She was an extremely generous person, quick to give and compassionate for the needs of others. The sun rose and set on her daughter and grandchildren. She showered love and kindness on them and beamed with pride. Wanda was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her sister, Martha Hamilton Brady. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Richard "Rick" Deane Huffstetler; daughter, Amanda "Mandy" Kathleen Dale (Ian); brothers, Linwood Louis Hamilton (Rhonda), Robert "Robby" Louis Hamilton, Jr. (Shelley); grandchildren, Geneva "Eva" Rose Dale and Ezra Hamilton Dale. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM, on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Peninsula Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Robert Jackson and Pastor Stephen Mangum officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00-3:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Peninsula Baptist Church, 687 Brawley School Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 (peninsulabaptist.com/give) and Church in the Valley, 201 W Garvey Ave, Unit 102-132 Monterey Park, CA 91755 (civalhambra.com/giving). Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Huffstetler family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Wanda Huffstetler

December 3, 1952 - March 1, 2022