THRIFT – Mrs. Dorothy L. Thrift, "Wanda", 68, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on September
19, 2021 at Hospice of the Golden Isles with her Sister-in love, Vicki (Sine) at her side.

She is survived by her husband, Leon; children, Renee Thrift of Kingsland; Travis (Jenelle) Thrift of Hortense; and Scott
Thrift of Jacksonville, Florida; one sister, Mary Ann Seman; two brothers, Martin (Sherry) Turner and Bill
(Joy Lynn) Turner. Wanda was blessed with 6 grandchildren – Amber and Taylor Morris; Wesley, Gabe
and Colt Thrift; Greyson Thrift; two great-grandchildren Guy Keller and Grady Morris; multiple nieces,
nephews; great nieces and nephews.

Wanda was born June 26, 1953 to Martin A. "Shorty" and Darthell Turner. She was a graduate
of Camden County High School Class of 1971 and enjoyed keeping up with many of her classmates.
Upon marrying the love of her life, Wanda and Leon made their homes in Camden and Brantley County
for over 50 years where they enjoyed gardening, family and new found friendships. As they fully
embraced the simple life, their devotion to each other grew deeper, stronger and stands as a testimony
to their children and families of true love.
Wanda worked in both the Camden and Brantley County School Systems as a paraprofessional
where she is remembered as a caring, dedicated, compassionate friend to the teachers, students and
administration. Her whole-hearted approach to life was filled with love, lots of laughter and a fierce
dedication to family. She treasured the moments when Leon and her boys would sing and her grands
and great-grands filled her home. Long-held family traditions of reunions and Christmas gatherings
were close to her heart where it was expected she would provide her "Not your Momma's Banana
Pudding" along with other specialties her extended families had come to love. Her love of gardening
and canning the fruits of her labor were destined to be shared with others. Wanda treasured all these
things and pondered them in her heart. In short, Wanda loved. Her love was deep, unconditional and
unending – even in death.

Her celebration of life service will be held at Southeast Community Church in Kingsland on
Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm with a visitation starting at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Colesburg Cemetery.