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Wanda June Laidacker (formerly Lunsford, Oyster, Adkins), of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2026, after a brief hospitalization from pneumonia. Former residences included The Villages, Florida; Bozman, Maryland; Tacoma, Washington; and her hometown of Muncy, Pennsylvania. A dedicated professional, Wanda worked as a drug and alcohol counselor, committing her life to helping others through difficult seasons. Earlier in her career, her work through a Washington, D.C. law firm brought her in and out of the White House. Education remained important throughout her life. Studies began at Muncy High School and continued at Marshall University, Golden Gate University, and Eastern Washington University, where she pursued a master's degree and studied law. A member of St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Muncy, Pennsylvania, Wanda also served as Resident Council President at Lakeside Health and Rehab Center in Huntersville, North Carolina. Her interests brought both joy and connection to those around her. Bowling, dancing, bingo, collecting Beanie Babies, and time spent with her beloved dogs filled her days. Janet Evanovich novels and detective shows, especially Agatha Christie stories and Murder, She Wrote, were longtime favorites. Known for her gift of storytelling, Wanda had a way of captivating others. No one could tell a story quite like she could. Family and friends will remember the laughter from her funny memories and the made-up, silly songs she loved to sing. Birthdays were never forgotten, and loved ones were always made to feel celebrated. Time with her grandchildren was especially meaningful, and she was always present for them. A steady and dependable presence, she was the rock of her family. Even during illness, her positivity and strength never wavered. Preceding her in death were her husband, Bob Laidacker; her son, Brian Adkins; and her stepson, Terry. Survivors include her daughter, Laura; her stepdaughters, Kathie and Tracie; her brother, Larry; her sister, Sherry; her grandchildren, Adidah, Brayden, Fletcher, Sawyer, Brendan, and Lucas; her great-grandchild, Sadie June; her nephew, Stephen; her nieces, Rochelle and Andrea; several cousins; extended family members and loved ones who will miss her deeply. Private family services will be held in summer 2027 at St. Pete's Beach, Florida. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family's GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/8f0063235� or to Novant Health Hospice at https://supportnovanthealth.org/give-where-you-live/�.

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Wanda June Laidacker

January 10, 1945 - April 14, 2026