Wanda Alieen cole, daughter of the late Willie and Queen Cole, was born on September 18, 1961. She was educated in the Baltimmore City Public School System. Afterwards she attended PTC where she received a certificate in Geriatric Nursing. Upon completion of training at PTC she gained employment with the Elizabeth Cooney Nursing Agency. Wanda was a compassionate and caring assistant to those under her care. She enjoyed life and lived it to its fullest. She was an immaculate housekeeper. Wanda loved her children and taught them many things that will continue to sustain in her absence. She was also a mother to many of her children's friends. When they needed a listening ear she was there to listen and to encourage them. She also welcomeed them into her home. Wanda loved the Lord. In a visit with one of her sisters she expressed her desire to go into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. During that visit she was asked if she was tired and sdhe answered yes. She knew her condition and that her time to depart from this world was near. She did not fear death. Wanda was ready to be in the eternal presence of the Almighty God who could comfort, care, and Keep her. She had a testimony that she wanted to share with everyone. Although she never had the opportunity to go to a public place of worship of worship to share this testimony, she did have a chance to tell those who would listen about her relationship with the Lord and how He saved her. She wanted everyone to know how God constanly blessed her and demonstrated His love and mercy towards her. There were many times when the doctors thought that she would not make it, but God pulled her through; She wanted everyone to know that she understood that it was He who kept her. To many He is the God of a second chance; however, to Wanda He proved to be God of many chances. Wanda loved music. Often times when she laid in her bed at the Burton Pavilion she would listen to many different genres of music. One of her favorite songs was "I'm going up Yonder." Her faavorite scripture was Psalm 23. God truly was her Shepherd. she spent the last 5 years of her life as a resident at Bayview Medical at the John R. Burton Pavilion where that patients and staff became her extended family. Wanda accepted the Lord as her Savior and she knew that life in His presence was far greater than anything this life could offer. After a lengthy illness she quietly slipped from the pressence of Her loving ones, who stood gathered around her bed, while in song and prayer, into the presence of her loving Savior. We cofidently believed that He welcomed her into his Kingdom. She has been released from the problems and cares of this world. This is the tesimony she wanted to share with everyone. She leaves to cherish her memory: four children: Tawanda, Deborah, Delphine, and Jowan; one god daughter Donice; two son-in-laws: Randall Sr. and Dewayne Sr.; 13 grandchildren Ryquel, Dewayne, Randall Jr., Demonte, Tai'Jhia, Montraz, T'andre, Tyonna, Cashshay, Teontae, Curtis, Taylor, one great-granddaughter: Aniya, five siblings: Edward, Gregory, Eva, Viola, and Donna; Her sisters Deborah and Sharon preceeded her in death; two brother-in-laws Eric Sr. and Kevin Sr.; one sister-in-law: Linda, and very devoted life long companion; Joe; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.