Mrs. Wanda Jean Denard

In Loving Memory Of Wanda Jean Denard, 72, of Detroit Michigan, passed away on December 12, 2022, suddenly at Sinai-Grace Hospital. Wanda Jean Fitzpatrick was born on July 1, 1950, to Dorothy Jean (White) Fitzpatrick and Curtis Fitzpatrick Sr. in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Wanda graduated from Carver High School in Brownsville, Tennessee in 1968. After graduating from high school, she moved to Detroit, Michigan; where she first worked at Arlan’s Department store until 1976, when she began her career of 30 years with the United States Postal Service. In January of 1969 Wanda met the love of her life, Michael Earl Denard. On October 9, 1971, Wanda started the most important roles of her life by becoming the wife of Michael and the mother of her two beautiful children that were born of this union, Michael Jr and Dorian Denard. Wanda’s faithful dedication to Jehovah befell on October 3, 1987, which she remained committed to until the resurrection that she is assured of because of her faithful service to God. Wanda loved spending time with her brothers and sisters of Faith more than life itself. In 2009, Wanda retired from the Postal Service and spent her time enjoying gardening and bowling and committed to pioneering. Wanda loved her family dearly. Her children were the light of her life and her relationship with her brothers and sisters was cherished. She was an amazing daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, colleague and friend. She is survived by her spouse, Michael, her sons Dorian (Adona) Denard and Myren Denard, her brothers Ray and Don Fitzpatrick, and her sister Marilyn (Melvin) Fitzpatrick-Sealie, Stepbrother Roy B. (Clara) Kinnon Jr., and stepsisters Shirley Brown and Donna (Lawrence) Sherrill. Wanda is also survived by her family-in-love, mother-in-law, Doris, whom she held a very special bond with, sister-in-law Vicki, and brothers-in law Charles (Elizabeth) and Anthony (Theresa) Denard, and in addition to a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins that will miss her presence immensely. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Curtis Fitzpatrick Sr., and her stepfather, Roy B. Kinnon, her eldest son Michael Denard Jr., Brothers Chell Sylvester White, Curtis Fitzpatrick and David Fitzpatrick, and her brother-in-law Charles Sullivan and sisters-in-law Betty Sullivan and Eloise Caesar. Wanda touched the lives of so many people. She will truly be missed and will never, ever, be forgotten!

Mrs. Wanda Jean Denard

July 1, 1950 - December 12, 2022