Wanda Lois (Keith) Leach, 91, of Mexico, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, September 14, at Arnold Funeral Home, with Rev. Bryce Kristofferson and Minister Tinda Littrell officiating. Burial to follow at East Lawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the funeral home.
Wanda was born April 9, 1935, in Florida, Missouri, the daughter of James and Vivian (Clairy) Keith. She married Oscar W. Leach on August 14, 1953, in Mexico, Missouri. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1981.
A 1953 graduate of Mexico High School, Wanda worked in the research department at A.P. Green for many years before retiring in 1990. She was an active woman who enjoyed many interests and had a caring heart. She generously supported numerous charities throughout her life.
Wanda was also an active member of Centennial Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Steve Leach (Liz Shallenberger) of Mexico; several step-grandchildren; two sisters, Etta Albright of Mexico and Kara Winberg of Columbia; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, Oscar, Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, James and Vivian Keith; her longtime partner, Ken Denton; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Leach; brother, Bobby Keith; and sister, Thelma Harrison.
Memorial donations may be made to Centennial Baptist Church and may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson Street, Mexico, MO 65265.
Online condolences at www.arnoldfh.com
