Wanda (Furniss) Neff

Wanda Neff, age 87 of Griggsville, IL passed away on Friday December 19, 2025, at Barry Healthcare and Senior Living.  She was born on November 27, 1938, in Barry, IL to Harold LeRoy and Mabel (Young) Furniss.

Wanda worked at several factories over the years including Motorola, Brown shoe Factory, Lorraine Cheese Company, Dura, and Swift Excel.  After retiring from the factory, she worked part time at County Market and the Meals Plus site at Findley Place. Wanda liked to read, crochet, and enjoyed needleworking. She especially loved bowling when she was able. Wanda loved her dogs and kitties, enjoyed yard work and flowers, took delight in cooking, and taking Sunday drives with Earl.

Wanda is survived by her children, Brenda (C.A.) Cooley, Donald Crawford, Dallas (Dorothy) Crawford and Michael (Julie) Crawford; grandchildren, T.J. (Angela) Kirgan, Casey (Chad) Nutter, Lindsey (Matt) Burton, Craig Cooley, Taylor (Adam) Werries, Jeremiah Turnbull, Dustin Crawford, Crystal Crawford, and Caleb (Natalie) Crawford; step grandchildren, Charles Cooley, Jr., Brian (Suzi) Cooley, Trent Slight, Cassie (Eric) Bolton, Paul (Ana) McDonald, Heather Ator, Cassandra Ator, and Gretchen Ator; forty two great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, William Glen Cawthon; one great grandson Dillion Nutter; siblings, Mardell Furniss, William Furniss, Robert Furniss, Richard Furniss; and special friend, Earl Richards.

Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, December 26, 2025, at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry, IL. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pike County Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.

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