Wanda Smathers Eckenrod Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Wanda Smathers Eckenrod (Canton, North Carolina) is shared. Wanda, born on April 23, 1947, passed away on August 20, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Wanda will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Wanda by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Wanda is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Wanda’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carroll Smathers and Annie Smathers; her parents-in-law, Kate and Chester Eckenrod; and her son-in-law Brent Hall.
She is survived by: her husband Ray Eckenrod; her daughter Tracy Foster Hall; her granddaughters, Peyton McCracken (Austin) and Haylee Hall (David Pope); and her siblings, Phillip Smathers, Melvin Smathers (Gail) and Brenda Boyd. She is also survived by her family and many friends.
