Wanda Sue Nail

On March 9, 2016 Wanda Sue Nail lost her long battle with cancer. She was born on February 20, 1952, to Mary and Lonnie Roberts. Having graduated high school in Watsonville, CA, Wanda enlisted in the United States Army in 1970, working as a radiologic technologist at Fort Sill, OK. While there she met and married Milo Nelson. Together, they brought their daughter, Sue Ann Nelson, into the world. A few years later, Wanda and Sue moved back to Oklahoma, where Wanda began her long and fulfilling career at the VA hospital in Muskogee. She advanced in position, ultimately becoming a supervisor, where her imaging team received recognition for excellence. In 1991, Wanda met and married the love of her life, Rocky Nail. Over the next 25 years, the two were inseparable, sharing both a love of each other and family. Always continuing to improve upon herself, Wanda additionally attended college at Northeastern State University, earning her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in 1996 at the age of 44. During the aftermath of the Murrah Federal Building bombing, Wanda volunteered her services for over a week in Oklahoma City. Later in her career, Wanda transitioned to information technology, ultimately becoming a system specialist in imaging software for the VA system nationally. Wanda retired in April of 2011 after 31 years of service. Wanda is survived by her loving husband, Rocky Nail, daughter, Sue Ann Mullican and son-in-law George Mullican, son, Doug Nail and daughter-in-law Nicole Nail; grandsons, Jordan and Grant Mullican, Jake and Jaxon Nail, as well as twins, Liam and Owen Dakin. Wanda had but one granddaughter, Taylor Grace Nail. Wanda is also survived by her mother, Mary Elliott, and siblings, Mollye Thrasher, Corbett Davidson, Rebecca Howard, Marilla and spouse Patricia May, David Elliott, and Dennis and spouse Sheila Elliott. She was preceded in death by her father, Lonnie Roberts, brother, Jake Roberts, and daughter, Sarah Nail Dakin. Wanda’s devotion to family was best exemplified during Sarah’s long fight against cancer, where Wanda retired early to stay by Sarah’s side nearly constantly up until the time of Sarah’s passing. Wanda was liked by all who met her, respected by her many peers, and adored by her family. For Wanda, family always came first. Her love was shown in many ways, to include the quilts she made for each of her children, family campouts where extended family remained close, and many a fine meal cooked by Wanda’s hand. In 1998, Wanda and Rocky built their dream home on ten acres in Porter, Oklahoma. While she hosted many family gatherings there, some of Wanda’s favorite moments were sitting on the back porch, looking at the pond with her great love and best friend Rocky. Through the many chapters of their lives, Wanda and Sue’s relationship continued to mature and deepen. As the daughter became wife and mother, Sue and Wanda’s mutual love and admiration formed a bond that defined both of their lives. After retirement, Wanda became an avid camper and joined a ladies camping organization, where she and Sue met and came to love and admire ladies of great character from all across the United States. Wanda’s dear friend, Carloyn Cundiff O’Neal enjoyed these sister adventures and helped the family in countless ways. Wanda’s battle with cancer was a testimony to her character in life, for she always remained optimistic, and never did a complaint pass her lips. She wore a constant smile and enjoyed to the fullest the precious time left to her. Wanda will never be forgotten by those who were fortunate to call her Wife, Momma, Nana, sister, daughter, family or friend. In lieu of flowers, Wanda would like her friends to “pay it forward” and do something nice for someone else. A celebration of Wanda’s life will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Rogers officiating. A private family interment will follow with Bob West, Ronnie Jones, Patti May, Mike O’Neal, Jordan Gray Mullican, and Dusty Nail serving as pallbearers.

Wanda Sue Nail

February 20, 1952 - March 9, 2016