Wanda Roark, 61, Koshkonong, Missouri, passed away October 22, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri.
She was born September 28, 1964 in West Plains, Missouri to the late Vernie “Herb” Roark and Emma “Miller” Roark.
She is survived by seven siblings, Charles Roark, Koshkonong, Missouri, Janie Roark, Koshkonong, Missouri, Vernie Roark and wife Linda, Thayer, Missouri, Jim Roark and wife Lisa, Koshkonong, Missouri, Sheila Smith and husband Jeff, West Plains, Missouri, Wilda McNiell and husband Jim, Houston, Missouri, and Bill Roark and wife, Judy, Koshkonong, Missouri; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernie “Herb” Roark and Emma Roark.
She attended the Wayside Church, Koshkonong, Missouri for several years.
Wanda had a life long love for the farm, and loved to see all the new born calves and lambs, helping to hand raise the orphans and abandoned ones. She was always pointing out which heifers or ewe lambs she thought we should keep.
She loved her fur babies, Matilda Ann, Henry Bob, Molly Ann, and Billy Bob Joe Jr.
She loved Fall best of the seasons, and it seems fitting she went to be with Jesus when the air is cool, and the leaves are turning. She loved to decorate for hoilidays and being with her family.
She put a lot of effort into her work for Ozarks Health Care, and was proud of all their accomplishments. She was proud of all her staff. She considered Glennetta Haney to be her bonus sister, and Carol Reynolds to always have her back. She said everyone needs a Carol. She loved to relax after work, watching old movies. Family meant everything to her and she was always doing things for them. She considered her nephews and nieces to be her kids.
There is now a hole in our lives that cannot be filled. Certainly heaven gained the best biscuit maker around.
Funeral services for Wanda Roark will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. also at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Wanda loved Halloween, the decorating, the whole works, so there will be Halloween candy available at the funeral home.
There will be a private burial on the family farm.
October 27, 2025 @ 9:03 am
So sorry for your loss
October 27, 2025 @ 10:37 am
I worked with Wanda. She was a wonderful person. She was dedicated to OZH and patients. She will be missed
October 27, 2025 @ 10:46 am
I consider it a great privilege to have been a co-worker of Wanda at OZH. We had just got to chat the week before. She was a hard worker, a patient advocate, a staff advocate and an all around wonderful person. She leaves a legacy at OZH and big shoes to fill.
May the image of Wanda at Jesus’s knee surrounded by family and all her furries bring a smile to your face and soothe your hurting hearts.
October 27, 2025 @ 11:59 am
My heart’s so heavy for this family that I have so many fond memories of and with. I ask God to wrap His arms around each of you and comfort as only He can. Heaven truly gained a special angel and I know her wings are so very beautiful. I love you all.
October 27, 2025 @ 12:37 pm
So sorry for the Loss of your Sister.
October 27, 2025 @ 12:39 pm
So sorry for your Family’s loss.
October 27, 2025 @ 3:17 pm
I can’t even express how sorry and heartbroken I am for you, my cousins! I’m praying for the comfort that only God can provide. Wanda was a ray of sunshine here and will continue to be as she walks with Jesus going forward.
October 27, 2025 @ 3:43 pm
My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with the Roark Family. May you have the strength you need for today…. And the hope you need for tomorrow.
October 27, 2025 @ 4:14 pm
Thinking of you all during the difficult days ahead. May your precious memories bring you comfort.
October 27, 2025 @ 4:45 pm
Sweet Wanda! I had the priviledge of working with Wanda for 25 years in the clinic setting at OZH. She was an advocate for her clinical patients and had a true love for the rural health community. She will be missed dearly by her OZH family. Prayers for her family at home.
October 27, 2025 @ 5:04 pm
Gregg and I are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all.
October 27, 2025 @ 5:38 pm
So sad to hear this news! She’ll be missed by all.
October 27, 2025 @ 6:56 pm
So very sorry for the Roark family’s loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
October 27, 2025 @ 7:18 pm
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
October 27, 2025 @ 7:49 pm
We were so shocked to hear about Wanda’s passing. Our prayers are with you all. May you all receive comfort and peace.
October 27, 2025 @ 8:34 pm
Thinking of my cousins at this time! Very hard to hear about this . Rest in peace Wanda!! Chris , Roger and family
October 28, 2025 @ 10:05 am
I love each one of you and have so many fond memories. Words can not express my sadness.
Prayers and Love to each of you.
October 28, 2025 @ 11:32 am
We’re so sorry for your loss. May your love and strength for each other help you through these trying times.
October 28, 2025 @ 12:47 pm
I had the pleasure of getting to know Wanda as a fellow manager at OZH. She was a pleasure to be around and I could always count on her when I needed help or answers. She will be missed by many.
Fly high my friend!
October 28, 2025 @ 6:35 pm
So very sorry for your loss! I have known Wanda through work at OZH for many years. I always enjoyed working with her and know that her direct coworkers will miss her so much!
October 28, 2025 @ 7:53 pm
So sorry to hear this we went to school together at Kosh we were in the same grade in Gradeschool and friends at school. Praying for you all 🙏 ❤️
October 28, 2025 @ 8:37 pm
We love our Roark family. Our hearts are broken over the loss of our sweet nature loving cousin Wanda.
Lee
October 28, 2025 @ 8:39 pm
We love our Roark family. Our hearts are broken over the loss of our sweet nature loving cousin Wanda. We can’t physically be
There with you, but we are lifting you all up in prayers for comfort:
October 28, 2025 @ 10:02 pm
I had the pleasure of working with Wanda at OZH. I am so very so sorry for your loss.
October 30, 2025 @ 7:21 am
I remember Wanda from the Memorial Day gatherings at Wayside. She and her entire family were there. Praying for GOD’s comfort of peace and strength through this time. GOD has another beautiful angel with him, now!
October 30, 2025 @ 12:13 pm
Wanda was loved by so many. I didn’t have the pleasure of working with Wanda as close as some but we did have a few pleasant exchanges over the years being coworkers as OZH. My heart sank when I learned of her sudden passing. My heart goes out to her family and friends and community as I know it’s a huge loss. May she RIP 🕊️
October 31, 2025 @ 1:10 am
I’m so sorry for the Roark family’s loss. May God comfort each of you as only He can. 🙏🏼 🥰
October 31, 2025 @ 1:13 am
Condolences to the Roark family. Sending caring thoughts and Prayers for each of you.