Wanda Sharon Wansley, age 65, was born June 10, 1953 to Dolores and James Blackburn in Muskegon, Michigan.

Wanda departed this life on August 10, 2018 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers; Clifford Blackburn and James C. Blackburn.

She leaves to cherish her memory her children; Ryan Colbert, Ronald Colbert-Wansley, Reginald Colbert-Wansley, 4 brothers; James H. Blackburn, Jr., Mack Blackburn, Earl Blackburn and Asbury Blackburn (Sara), 4 sisters; Alfreda Wallace, Donna Wallace (Michael), Cheryl Blackburn and Rozella Blackburn, 2 grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Ivy K. Gillespie Memorial Chapel, 1865 Eastern Ave. SE, from 2:00 Pm to 5:00 PM. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, August 20, 2018 at Davis Memorial Church, 111 Griggs SE, Grand Rapids, Mi at 11:00 A,M. Friends may meet with the family one hour prior to services at 10:00 AM.