Chilhowie, Va. – Wanda Christina Owens Tuggle, age 64, of Chilhowie, Virginia, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 20, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Born in Washington County, Virginia, she was a lifelong resident of Southwest Virginia. She worked in healthcare as a Nurse’s Aide, Med Tech, and Activities Director, as long as her health permitted. Wanda loved to read; her favorite authors were Nora Roberts and Janet Daley.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Tuggle; parents, Carl and Carrie Owens; one brother, Garland Owens; and one sister, Patricia Arnold.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Torres and fiancée Miguel; son-in-law, Pedro Torres; two brothers, Cecil Owens and girlfriend Cindy Davenport, and Robert Owens and wife Phyllis; one sister, Mae Morefield and husband Ed; three grandchildren, Sharenca, Gabriela, and Catina Torres; and several nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly.
No services are planned at this time.
The family of Wanda Christina Owens Tuggle is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).