Wanda Joyce Brock Hunter Ware, age 85, better known as "Granny J", passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  She was born August 22, 1937 in Derossett, TN to the late Harry Eugene Brock and Clara Bell Green Brock. She was also preceded in death by her husbands: Ray Hunter and Ivan Ware, Sister: Peggy Geer,  & Brother: Gene Brock.

She worked for Manual Officer and Jack Mitchell at the drugstore for many years and then to the old hospital which later became NHC of Sparta. There she worked as a CNA for 24yr and then retired.  After retiring she loved to travel, also loved having family game nights, playing poker where she would clean the house. Loved playing her favorite games on the computer and word searches.  She loved when family and friends came to visit.  She would always ask  "What's your hurry you just got here",  she hated seeing them leave.

She is survived by her Daughter:  Vickie J Brown, Sparta

Granddaughters:  Stephanie J Hickey & Husband Chris, Crossville & Jennifer Case & Husband James, Sparta

Great grandchildren:  Rhealan Leonard & Camron,  Zach Hickey,  Morgan Case, & Isaac Case

Great-Great grandchildren:  Tatum McClain & Remingtonn Leonard

Sister:  Sandra Gail Majewski Wisconsin

Special Friend:  June Goolsby

Honorable mention:   Chris Tase

A host of nieces and nephews and cousins

Pallbearers will be Chris Tase, David Johnson, Camron Leonard, Christopher Hickey, Zach Hickey & James Bumbalough

Honorary Pallbearers will be Chris Hickey, Tatum McClain, and Greg Newport

FUNERAL SERVICE will be held Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with burial in the Old Bon Air Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 4 pm until 8 pm on Thursday Evening and from 8:00am until service time on Friday.  Bro. Randall Kirby will officiate the service.