Wanda Rhea (Barnett) Cannon

Wanda Rhea (Barnett) Cannon, age 83, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital.

Wanda was born February 12, 1939, in Pinckneyville, KY, to the late Louis Barnett and Opal (LeGrand) Barnett. She graduated from Salem High School in 1958. Wanda was of the Baptist Faith and worked in retail. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, and working in her flower and vegetable garden. Wanda was very devoted to her family, and she especially loved her grandkids.

Wanda is survived by her sons, Jerry Smithhart and John Cannon; grandchildren, Blake Cannon, Parker Cannon and Cali Cannon; and many nieces and nephews.

Wanda is preceded in death by her husband, James Gilbert “Jim” Cannon; brothers, Charles Barnett, Mason Barnett, Roy Barnett, Wayne Barnett and Harlen Barnett.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Shady Grove Cemetery in Shady Grove, KY with Pastor Sam Hinkson officiating. 

Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, is handling the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Wanda Cannon. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

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