A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Wanda Fay (Motley) Schneider was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on February 12, 1937. She grew up in southern Oklahoma and graduated from Bradley High School. During high school, she played on the basketball team. Shortly after graduating high school, Wanda and Calvin Dwaine started dating. And on August 18, 1956, in Chickasha, they married.

Wanda's cup overflowed with love and optimism. Following one of her many cancer treatments, she displayed her hallmark fighting spirit and sense of humor when she greeted her grandchildren at the front door, sporting a biker bandana featuring orange flames. In addition to being a dedicated homemaker and mom, she was a true creative. She enjoyed making porcelain dolls, crafting Christmas ornaments, and quilting. After her children left home for college and to build their own lives, she became a small businesswoman when she launched Grandma's Love. Through this venture, she sold the dolls and ornaments.

Wanda devoted much of her time to Gideons International, the Oklahoma Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, and the Thomas Methodist Church. She spent many Thanksgivings at church cooking for others, and she routinely helped prepare food for grieving families after funerals. She liked contributing behind the scenes. While she appreciated a thank you, her service was never conditional on recognition.

Wanda also enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and others. Her peach cobbler and poppyseed bread were two of her "famous" recipes. This is not to say that she particularly shared her recipes willingly or in their entirety. Occasionally, she "forgot" an ingredient or amount when sharing them. Ultimately, she wanted you to keep coming back to visit and eat.

Most of all, Wanda served her family as a pillar of quiet strength and protection. She was a great listener, too. This was most likely out of necessity, considering whom she married. But nothing made her light up more or made the twinkle in her eyes brighter than when her grandchildren or great-grandchildren entered the room.

Much of her family time was spent watching sports. She enjoyed cheering on the Thomas Terrier, SWOSU, and OU athletic teams. Most of all, she treasured every opportunity to watch her grandchildren compete.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Essie Motley; her sisters, Janice, Wilma, and Doris; her husband of 64 years at the time of his passing, Calvin Dwaine (whom she affectionately called her "Fat Little German"); her eldest daughter, Vickie Ann (Schneider) Chapman; and her grandson, Tyler Don Schneider.

Wanda is survived by family (her herd of turtles) son Thomas Dwaine and wife Donna of Tahlequah, OK; daughter Vinita (Schneider) Chapman and husband John of Woodbury, CT; daughter Valinda (Schneider) Fisher and husband Tim of Thomas, OK; grandson Kelby Jinkens and wife Christy, and their children Emree, Kaliber, and Swayde; grandson Kody Jinkens and wife Erin and their children Maguire and Ryder; grandson James Chapman and daughter Daisy; granddaughter Lauren Chapman and wife Katie; grandson Thomas Raymond Schneider; grandson Andrew Chapman and daughter Hailey; grandson Michael Chapman; grandson David Chapman; granddaughter Katie Schneider; grandson Tate Calvin Schneider; step granddaughter Tabbitha (Fisher) Tannehill husband Jeremy and their children Ayden, Aniston, Jackson, and Della; step grandson Chance Fisher; her Schnauzer Sadie; and numerous nieces and nephews.