Wanda Sue (Adams) Wilson

Wanda Sue (Adams) Wilson, age 82, of London, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Wanda was born on September 23, 1944, in London, Kentucky, to the late Terry and Francis (Root) Adams. She spent part of her life in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she retired from RCA Records and briefly worked at Indianapolis Public Schools before returning home to London, Kentucky, where she lived for the rest of her life.

Wanda was a Christian whose faith was an important part of her life. She attended Union United Baptist Church, where she shared in the fellowship of her church family.

Wanda will be remembered for her kind heart and the special way she made everyone feel like family. Family was everything to her. She spent some of her happiest moments gathered around the dinner table with the people she loved, sitting on the front porch drinking coffee and waving at every passing car. She also loved shopping and playing UNO on Friday nights, surrounded by family and laughter.

She leaves behind her loving partner, Dennis Carl Taylor, with whom she shared many cherished years and memories.

Wanda is survived by her children, Pamela Creech (Roger), of London, KY, Tina Mahurin, and Darrell Taylor, both from Indianapolis, IN. Stepchildren: Brandon Taylor (Danyelle), Jeremy Taylor, Crystal Smith (Mark), and Tamara Philpot (Gary), all from London, KY.
She leaves behind many grandchildren who will forever carry her love and memories in their hearts: Amanda Wright (Gary), Chasity Dugger, Travis Creech, Heather Creech, Bradley Creech, Ashley Hampton (Jake), Anthony Mahurin (Christin), Paul Michael Mahurin, Frances Nolen (Antonio), Andrew East II; Step-grandchildren: Alexia Taylor, Jaren Taylor, Quentin Bowling, Lucy Bowling, Megan Johnson, Tori Bargo, Treston Philpot (Phebie), Jaslyn Philpot, Shelbie Philpot, Jaylynn Taylor, and Zoey Taylor, along with many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; plus, a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and other family and friends

She is also survived by her siblings, Carl Adams (Lucy), Elmond Adams (the late Betty Lou), and Dean Adams (Faye).

In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her siblings, Henry “Ross” Adams (June), Clarence Adams (Mary Jane), Leonard “Preacher” Adams (Ruby Lee), George Willie Adams, Randall Adams (Clara), Ezekias Adams (Phyllis), John Adams (Elaine), and June Overbey (Troy).

Wanda leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, family, laughter, and memories that will live through the many lives she has touched. Her chair may be empty, but her place in the hearts of her family will never be. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

A funeral service honoring Wanda Sue (Adams) Wilson will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of House-Rawlings Funeral Home with Roy Hamblin officiating. A private burial will follow. The family will receive friends on Friday beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour, also at the funeral home. The pallbearers will be Anthony Mahurin, Travis Creech, Bradley Creech, Brandon Taylor, Jaren Taylor, Jeremy Taylor, Jake Hampton and Austin Cupp. The family has entrusted House-Rawlings Funeral Home with the arrangements.