Wanda Ruth Stucker Smith

Wanda Ruth Stucker Smith, a cherished resident of Madison, Indiana, passed away on November 5, 2026, in Madison, at the age of 73. Born on December 9, 1952, in Madison, Wanda was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas E. Stucker and Betty Jean Smith Imel. Wanda's life was enriched with activities that brought her great joy. She had a passion for dancing, an affinity for flowers, and found serenity in visiting aquariums. A woman of deep faith, Wanda was a devoted member of Faith Covenant Church and served with pride in the American Legion Post No. 9 Ladies Auxiliary. Her dedication extended beyond her professional life as she also contributed her time and talents to the Salvation Army, working on the food line, always eager to lend a helping hand.

Wanda was a loving mother, blessed with a large family. She was previously married to Donald G. Stackhouse, Sr., with whom she shared children Jonathan, Donald G., Jr., Rick, and Tina. Her subsequent marriage to James Ralph Cope, Sr. brought forth four more children: James Ralph, Andrew T., Kimberly Michelle, and Amy Beth.

Wanda is survived by her children Jonathan Stackhouse of Hanover, Indiana, James Ralph Cope, Jr. of Madison, Indiana, Andrew T. Cope of Louisville, Kentucky, Kimberly Michelle Cope Stephenson of Pekin, Indiana and Amy Beth Cope McQueary (William Gus) of Milton, Kentucky; her step children Rick Stackhouse (Linda) of Manville, Indiana and Tina Ferguson (Elliott) of Madison, Indiana; her grandchildren Channing, Katie Jo, Breanna, Tyler, Chris, Hannah, Brandon, Jake, Jesse and Mary Beth; her great grandchildren Landon, Jackson, Bella, Gabriel, Myla, Kolter, Lily, Casper and David on the way; her several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas E. Stucker; her mother, Betty Jean Smith Imel; her infant son Donald G. Stackhouse, Jr.; her first husband Donald G. Stackhouse, Sr.; her brothers David Stucker, Roger Stucker, Tony Eden and Ted Eden; her sisters Laura Segrest and Tammy Eden.

Family and friends will gather to honor Wanda's life on Monday, November 16, 2026, with a visitation at 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m., at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive, Madison, Indiana. Interment will then follow in the Springdale Cemetery downtown Madison, Indiana.

Memorials can be made at the link below the obituary to the Faith Covenant Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The family invites you to leave memories and upload photos to Wanda's memorial page.