Vonda ‘Kay’ Brown

Vonda “Kay” Brown, age 76, of Buckhannon, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her home.

She was born on September 17, 1947, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Donald Wamsley and Vernia Hollen Wamsley.

She is survived by her son Brian Mark Evans of North Carolina; nieces: June and husband Gabe Devono of Bridgeport, WV, Sabrinna and husband Mike Wiley of Buckhannon, WV, and Susan and husband Randy Cunningham of Myrtle Beach; sister-in-law Hope Wamsley; brother-in-law Don Raney, and also several great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers: Junior and Don Wamsley; and two sisters: Helen Raney and Shirley Warner.

Kay lived in Durham, North Carolina for 25 years and was employed there with Kroger’s. She loved decorating her home, baking, and traveling.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 2 pm at Heavner Cemetery with Pastor David Cunningham officiating.

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