Wanda Davis Attkisson Andrews

Wanda Davis Attkisson Andrews, age 85, a resident of Athens, Alabama, formerly a longtime resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Joe Macer and Donnie Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery where Rick Points will officiate the graveside service. A visitation will also be held on Saturday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the funeral home.

Born on January 28, 1941, in Maury County, Tennessee, Wanda was the daughter of the late John William Davis and the late Mattie Sue White Davis. She was a graduate of Haylong High School in Mt. Pleasant. Wanda was previously married to Harold Attkisson, who preceded her in death on February 19, 1984. On June 13, 1987, she married Mike Andrews, Jr., and they shared over thirty years of marriage before his passing on April 27, 2018.

Wanda was a devoted member of East Side Church of Christ, now known as South Gate Church of Christ, where she faithfully served alongside her husband, Mike, as a custodian. In addition to dedicating much of her life to caring for her home and family, Wanda worked cleaning homes for several families in Columbia. Through the years, she developed close and lasting relationships with the families she served.

She is survived by her daughter, Tanya (Greg) Watson, grandson, Garrett Watson (Emmalee Bugg), and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Evelyn Marshall, Louise Marshall, Dorothy Draughon, brothers, Willie Davis, Bobby Davis, John Davis, Jr., and Leon Davis

Those serving as pallbearers will be Garrett Watson, Tommy Marshall, Dennis Davis, John Marshall, Ray Rummage, Greg Lusk, Dennis Thomason, and Danny Cole. Honorary pallbearers will include members of South Gate Church of Christ and the Ladies Bible Class.

Memorial donations may be made to the South Gate Church of Christ Building Fund, 2700 Pulaski Highway, Columbia, TN 38401 or Hospice of Limestone County, 405 S Marion St, Athens, AL 35611.