Wanda K. Crowder

Wanda Kaye Crowder was born on June 26, 1961, to the late John and Juanita Crowder in Brooklyn, New York. She was the sixth of ten children. On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Wanda peacefully departed this earthly life, surrounded by her loving children.

Wanda received her early education through the New York City Public School System in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Clara Barton High School in 1979. Throughout her life, she continued to embrace opportunities for knowledge, personal growth, and meaningful connections with others. Wanda was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, cherished sister, loyal friend, and woman of remarkable strength. She was blessed with four beautiful children. Wanda’s children were her pride and joy, and she devoted herself to ensuring they were loved, supported, and well cared for.
Seeking greater opportunities and a better life for her children, Wanda relocated from
Brooklyn, New York, to Delaware, where she established a loving home and built lasting relationships within her community.

A LEGACY OF DEDICATED SERVICE
Wanda devoted 27 years of diligent service to FedEx Corporation, where she worked
as a Senior Customer Service Agent Lead at the ILGA Station in New Castle, Delaware. Throughout her distinguished career, she also served as a Spirit Team Leader and International Specialist.
Known for her professionalism, dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence, Wanda earned the admiration and respect of her coworkers, management, and customers. She received numerous accolades and expressions of appreciation
throughout her career. To her FedEx family, Wanda was more than a coworker. She was a trusted colleague, a source of encouragement, and a valued member of the team whose presence made a lasting difference.

A WOMAN OF UNWAVERING FAITH
Above all, Wanda was a woman of God who truly loved the Lord. After relocating to
Delaware, she accepted Christ and became a member of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church of God, under the leadership of the late Bishop Joseph P. Cooper, Sr. There, she established a spiritual foundation that strengthened her relationship with Christ. She shared her love of worship through the Choral Ensemble and served on the Hospitality Committee. Wanda later became a devoted member of Existence Pentecostal Church of God, where she faithfully served for many years.
Wanda was a woman who believed in keeping things real. She was blessed with a heart of gold, a generous spirit, and a willingness to extend love and kindness to those around her. Her faith was unwavering, and her love ran deep. She walked by faith and not by sight, trusting God through life’s mountains and valleys. Through every season, her faith remained a source of strength, hope, and inspiration.

A HEART DEVOTED TO FAMILY
Wanda was the matriarch among her siblings, offering guidance, encouragement, and
unconditional love. Her devotion to her brothers and sisters was relentless, and she often shared treasured memories of growing up in New York with family and friends.
She especially enjoyed spending quality time with her grandchildren, taking them on
vacations, visiting amusement parks, and creating unforgettable memories through
family adventures. She enjoyed road trips and dining at some of her favorite restaurants, including BBQ’s, Waffle House, and Texas Roadhouse.
Wanda’s home was a place of warmth, comfort, laughter, and love. She opened her home and her heart to family and friends, offering support and encouragement whenever needed. Even after her children were grown and established lives of their own, their bond with their mother remained unbreakable. Her greatest treasures were her four children, eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Her love for them was immeasurable, and the memories they created together will forever be cherished. Although Wanda’s earthly journey has ended, her legacy of faith, love, service, and devotion will continue to live on through the many lives she touched.
Wanda was preceded in death by her grandmother, Idela Pridgon. Loving parents, John and Juanita Crowder, Her three brothers William (Larry) Pridgon, Willie (Pete) Crowder, and Lynn Pridgon. Two sisters, Yolanda Young, and Sharon Young-Eubanks.
Wanda leaves to cherish her precious memories, four loving children K Crowder,
Deshaun Huckaby, Malik Crowder, and Malesha Davis; eleven beloved grandchildren;
one precious great-grandchild, loving siblings Tracy Pridgon, Marla Scurry (Dale),
Stephanie Crowder, Genevieve (Sam) Young-Jordan, Karen Nicole Young, and brother
John “Deucey” Crowder, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her FedEx family.