Wanda Rae Bird, 63, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her father, LuVerne Huettl.
Wanda was born in North Dakota and has been a longtime resident of Ooltewah. She retired from the United States Postal Service.
She served for decades as a member of the parish at St. Stephen Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Stan Bird, retired from Combustion Engineering, three children, Connie Bird, Fla., Cathy (Jay) Warren, Hixson, Randy Bird, Boston, mother, Lorraine Huettl, seven siblings, LuVerne Huettl, Patricia Burckhard, Alice Zeiszler, Tom Huettl, Jeri Saenz, Daniel Huettl, Nina Huettl and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held at noon on Saturday, February 25, at St. Stephen Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Diaz officiating. Burial will be held in the Chattanooga National Cemetery at a later date.
The family will receive friends from 6–8 p.m. on Friday, February 24, at the funeral home.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.