Wanda Ammons

Wanda Lee Stracner Ammons, 87, of Lake Charles passed away on June 19, 2025. Wanda was born in Scotland, Arkansas to Lonzo Stracner and Olive Lott Stracner, but moved at an early age to Pecos, Texas where she was raised through her childhood. Upon receiving her high school diploma, Wanda moved to Lake Charles to attend college at McNeese State University where she earned two associates degrees. Professionally, Wanda was an office manager at BFI Chemical service where she worked for ten years. During her time in Lake Charles Wanda faithfully attended Trinity Baptist Church and among all her accomplishments professionally, Wanda's greatest treasure was being a wife and mother. Wanda and her husband Charles Tilden Ammons were faithfully married for 33 years until his death in 2001. In her free time, she absolutely loved playing the game Bridge and achieved her Gold Life Master award. She was also a master gardener, who always kept a beautiful and healthy garden.

Wanda is survived by her children Ricky Titus, and Ronda Jane Spencer (David); her stepchildren Charles, Conred, Chelton Ammons and their families; her brother Carl Stracner (Angie); four grandchildren Chase, Charlee, and Josee Spencer; and Ricky Titus Jr.; and one great grandchild Caroline Calaway Spencer.

Wanda is preceded in death by her husband Charles Ammons; her parents; her brother Dr. Bobby Stracner and his wife Diane Stracner.

Upon Wanda's request cremation has been entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home with no public services. A private memorial service for family and friends and a burial at Highland Memory Gardens will take place at a later date.

The family would like to thank Dr. Gerald Mouton, MD, Dr. Joshua Bacon, MD, Pam Buller, PT, and Cassie Gage, Speech Therapist with Lake Charles Memorial Home Health. Also, George Cestia owner of Home Instead and Myrnell Wetherell, CNA, along with Dr. Bridget B. Garrido, Au.D., Brian McMillin, HIS, and Jennifer Seago with Acadian Hearing Services and Dr. Ted Bercier, DDS. Also we would like to thank Ginger Patton with Independent Living and the entire staff at The Verandah Assisted Living and Memory Care facility and the Resthaven team for all the love, care and support shown to our Mother. Special thanks to Ginger Harbert, RN, and all the amazing caregivers at Harbor Hospice who have been with us since the beginning of this journey.

“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His faithful servants.” Psalm 116:15