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Wanda M. Fergusson Petrey
Wanda M. Fergusson Petrey of Grandy, NC, passed away at her home on March 17, 2023. Wanda was born May 23, 1951 in Norfolk, VA to Waddy A. Fergusson and Virginia Lee Tillery. She graduated from Granby High School and attended Virginia Commonwealth University.
While attending college, Wanda had an opportunity to go to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the Norfolk field office. Wanda started her FBI career in 1970 and retired in 2007. During her career she traveled and enjoyed seeing the different parts of the country.
Wanda could light up a room with her beautiful smile. She had a real zest for life, a true love for her dogs and was a caring friend to everyone she met.
Wanda is survived by her husband of thirty-two years, H.M. “Butch” Petrey of Grandy; step daughters, Lori Ann Lamanna, husband Frank, of Phoenix, AZ and Amy Rebecca Johnson, husband Mike, of Norfolk, VA; sister, Veronica Lee Byrum, husband Robert, of Virginia Beach; and grandchildren, Andrew, Kade, Aubrey, Mason, and Brodie. Wanda was predeceased by her parents.
A celebration of her life will be at Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church on April 15, 2023 at 11:00 am. The church is located at 6901 Newport Ave, Norfolk, VA. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in Norfolk, VA.
Please share a message of hope and love at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
Condolences
Butch and family my sincere sadness over your loss. "blessed are the mourning, for they shall be comforted". Amen
My thoughts and prayers go out to Butch and family. She was such a great person and always very kind to me while at FBI Norfolk. She did light up a room with her smile and will be missed by all who knew her.
Wanda was a person of joy and fortitude. Her perpetual smiles, positive attitude and amiability encouraged all who met her. God grant her peace and a heavenly home where she will be welcomed and see the many friends who have gone before her and the many yet to join her. Kevin McPartland Williamsburg, Virginia
May she be at peace and know she is missed by those who knew her.
Butch and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Carl and Janet Ross
I`m so sorry for your loss my friend. I know this is not easy but I can assure you she is in a better place and we will all meet again one day.
Went to Northside Jr. High with Wanda Mae and lived down the street also....ummmmmm.
Butch,my thoughts & prayers go out to you& your family. I worked with Wanda In the Norfolk FBI office. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Connie Morrisette
Butch,my thoughts & prayers go out to you& your family. I worked with Wanda In the Norfolk FBI office. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
My thoughts & prayers go out to you Butch, and your family. I worked with Wanda in the Norfolk FBI office. Indeed, she had a beautiful smile! Wanda will be missed by all who did know her.
Butch, My sympathy & condolences to you. I will keep you & yours in my thoughts & prayers. Maureen
Butch and family, our sincere condolences on Wanda’s passing. We were so sorry to hear. We are thinking of you at this time.
Dear Cousin, I’m so happy we reconnected after too many years and enjoyed our friendship with our cousins. Who knew you would be taken from us too soon. My memories of our childhood vacations in Virginia Beach and Kent Island will bring me much comfort. You are such a wonderful wife, sister, friend and cousin to so many. Love, Cousin Jen
Butch & family, We're so very sorry to learn of Wanda's passing. Please know we hold you in our heartfelt prayers. Cherish your many memories together. With our deepest sympathy, Mike and Janice Farr
Wanda will be greatly missed by all of us. We have such great memories of our times together with you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. May she rest in peace.
Butch and family my sincere sadness over your loss. “blessed are the mourning, for they shall be comforted”. Amen
My thoughts and prayers go out to Butch and family. She was such a great person and always very kind to me while at FBI Norfolk. She did light up a room with her smile and will be missed by all who knew her.
Wanda was a person of joy and fortitude. Her perpetual smiles, positive attitude and amiability encouraged all who met her.
God grant her peace and a heavenly home where she will be welcomed and see the many friends who have gone before her and the many yet to join her.
Kevin McPartland
Williamsburg, Virginia
May she be at peace and know she is missed by those who knew her.
Butch and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carl and Janet Ross
I`m so sorry for your loss my friend. I know this is not easy but I can assure you she is in a better place and we will all meet again one day.
Went to Northside Jr. High with Wanda Mae and lived down the street also….ummmmmm.
Butch,my thoughts & prayers go out to you& your family. I worked with Wanda
In the Norfolk FBI office. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Connie Morrisette
Butch,my thoughts & prayers go out to you& your family. I worked with Wanda
In the Norfolk FBI office. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
My thoughts & prayers go out to you Butch, and your family. I worked with Wanda in the Norfolk FBI office. Indeed,
she had a beautiful smile! Wanda will
be missed by all who did know her.
Butch,
My sympathy & condolences to you. I will keep you & yours in my thoughts & prayers.
Maureen
Butch and family, our sincere condolences on Wanda’s passing. We were so sorry to hear. We are thinking of you at this time.
Dear Cousin, I’m so happy we reconnected after too many years and enjoyed our friendship with our cousins. Who knew you would be taken from us too soon. My memories of our childhood vacations in Virginia Beach and Kent Island will bring me much comfort. You are such a wonderful wife, sister, friend and cousin to so many.
Love, Cousin Jen
Butch & family,
We’re so very sorry to learn of Wanda’s passing. Please know we hold you in our heartfelt prayers. Cherish your many memories together.
With our deepest sympathy,
Mike and Janice Farr
Wanda will be greatly missed by all of us.
We have such great memories of our times together with you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. May she rest in peace.