On July 10, 2021, heaven gained a new angel. Wanda Jean Garrett, age 72, passed away in her Wisconsin Dells home, after fighting a long hard battle with cancer. Wanda was surrounded by loved ones; 4 granddaughters along with her eldest sister, Lorraine Timberlake, sister in-law, Jenne Mills, daughters, Erica Jones, Precious and daughter-in-law, Susan Jones.

Wanda was born in Oakland CA, on the 3rd day of December 1948, to parents Thad Mills and Dorothy (Goudeau) Mills. She was the second eldest of 9 children. The Mills (Bryant) family decided to relocate from Oakland and moved to Tracy CA, where Wanda attended Tracy High School. She resided most of her life in Tracy and raised her 5 children there, while being married to Alfonzo Jones Jr. and then remarried to Bill Hal Garrett. Wanda also gained a wonderful stepdaughter in her second marriage, in which she helped raise. Wanda adopted another child which gave her a total of 7 children. She worked for the Tracy Convalescent Hospital as the head Dietary Cook for over 30 years. Her compassion to care for others allowed her to shine beyond the kitchen walls.

Her children, whom Mrs. Garrett is survived by, will miss her deeply; Alfonzo (AJ) and wife Susan Jones of the Wisconsin Dells, Lee Aundray Jones of Stockton, CA, Lamont Jones of NC, Erica Jones of Stockton, CA, Christina (Garrett) Gonzalez of Concord, CA and Precious Alize White-Garrett of Wisconsin Dells. Wanda was the grandmother to 8 granddaughters and 3 grandsons, Calista, Megan and Madison Jones of Wisconsin Dells, Devona and Serenna Jones of Fremont, CA, Alayna, Forrest and Gabriel Gonzalez of Concord, CA, Dallas Jones, Mya and James Garrett of Stockton, CA, and Stephan of Wisconsin Dells; sisters, Lorraine Timberlake of Stockton CA, Jacqueline Mills of Los Angeles, CA and Anna Bryant of Tracy CA and brother, Robert with wife Jenne Mills of Patterson, CA. Wanda will be reunited in paradise with her parents; son, James M. Garrett; granddaughter, Annalise Jones, siblings; Devona Mills, Valarie Bryant, Dorothy Bryant, and Robert Bryant.

Wanda also leaves behind numerous nieces, and nephews. Even some greats, who too feel the tremendous loss of her love. This hardworking, kind, big hearted nurturing mother, sister, grandmother and aunt will be truly missed, but never forgotten. Until we meet again.

A "Celebration of her Legacy" will be held in Wisconsin Dells by AJ and Susan Jones, at a later date. There will also be a Memorial Service held in California on Saturday, September 4, 2021, by many of her other loved ones. Location will be announced at a later time.