Wanda Juanita Harrell, 106, of Nampa, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at her home. A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 21, 2014 at the Nampa First Christian Church. A private family burial will precede the services in the Meridian Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. An online guest book may be signed at www.nampafuneralhome.com She was born February 3, 1908 in Diller, Nebraska to Willie and Carrie Riddle. When she was six, she moved from Nebraska to Gage, Oklahoma in a covered wagon. At 19 she married Troy Harrell on December 29, 1926. They birthed four children, Bill, Gary, Linda, and Karen. In 1943 the Harrell family made the long cross-country journey from Oklahoma to Idaho. During Wandas long life she held many vocations; she was a teacher, painter, and community provider. For over 60+ years Wanda was a member of the First Christian Church, in Nampa, Idaho. While attending First Christian, Wanda taught Sunday school for decades, and was a matriarch for the community. Wanda has always been known as one who naturally provides a sense of peace, and comfort. Anyone who knew her, knows that she freely gave unconditional love to everyone she met. Through out Wandas life she witnessed many blessings given by God through her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Carrie Riddle; Brothers Lloyd and Clifford Riddle; Son Bill Harrell; Grandson Michael Harrell; Daughter-in-law Marie Harrell; and Daughter in law Ramona Harrell. She is survived by 116 immediate relatives; Son Gary Harrell; Daughter, Linda (& George) Peirsol; Daughter, Karen Falkenstien; 25 Grandchildren; 48 Great-Grandchildren; 30 Great-Great-Grandchildren; and 1 Great-Great-Great- Grandson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank everyone who has given Wanda love, and cheered her on over the years. Specifically all extended family, Ed Fulton, Chuck Lytle, Jackie Colvin, Kathy PanKratz, David Miles, and a special thank you to Valley Home Health and Hospice.

Service Information Celebration of Life Friday March 21, 2014 1:00 PM First Christian Church 619 12th Ave. S. Nampa, ID 83651