Wanda J. Jones was born on Apr 11, 1943 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of the late Morell G. and Bernice (Watson) Root, and passed away on Oct 27, 2015 at the age of 72. She loved gardening, bowling, men’s butts, bingo, Elvis and most of all her family. Strong family values were always a priority with Wanda. The family would like to five special thanks to Dr. Grimm and Joan from Tri County Office on aging and Geneal, Cheryl, and Joanne for their wonderful care. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norval Jones; brother, Jerry Root; and sister, Sue Porter. Surviving to cherish her memory are her four daughters, Cheryl Workman (John Miller), Diane (Scott) Jones, Joanne (Wayne) Bishop, and Judi (Troy) Walden; eleven grandchildren, Geneal (Bobby) Prather, Staci (Ryan) Fillingham, Caitlyn (Brenden) Miller, Traci (Zach) Sisson, Kyle Bishop, Amanda (Zech) Shaffer, Alyssa (Sean) Walden, Makayla Walden, Colin Walden, Michelle Small, and Kristasue Small; twelve great grandchildren; three brothers, Gary, Chuck, and Ron Root; and two sisters, Carol Harris and Patty Haynes. A funeral service will be held at 4pm on Fri, Oct 30, 2015 at Holt Christian Church, 2424 Washington St, Lansing, MI 48911. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family in care of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI 48854. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes.