Wanda Harrell
July 4, 1939 ~ October 29, 2021
Wanda Deuter Throop Harrell, 82, of Miller, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Highmore Health in Highmore, SD.
Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 5, 2021, at the St. Lawrence Community Church with Pastor Will Page officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow the service at the St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Wanda was born July 4, 1939, in Miller to Charles and Clara (Miller) Deuter. Clara passed away shortly after birth. Wanda came to live with and eventually adopted by Harry and Grace (Deuter) Throop. Wanda attended VanZee Country School in northern Hand County, then attended Miller High School, graduating in 1957. She earned her LPN degree at the School of Practical Nursing in Mitchell, SD and began work at the Hand County Memorial Hospital after graduation.
Wanda was united in marriage to Max Harrell, August 15, 1965. They made their home in northern Hand County. To this union four children were born.
Wanda was a natural caretaker of all God’s creatures. This was evident early in life on the farm with a special fondness for horses, dogs, and birds. She demonstrated her love and compassion throughout her life while caring for family, parents, friends, and patients. Dropping in to offer whatever she could to help during challenging times was a common practice. She served in the nursing profession for over 40 years with attentive care to every patient and family in her charge. She shared her faith and love of Christ with everyone she met. Wanda’s pride and joy were her ten grandchildren. She made sure they had enough toys, brownies, and milkshakes during every visit. Christmas was an extra special time of year to invite her family to decorate the tree and bake cookies.
Wanda will be dearly missed by her husband: Max Harrell of Miller, SD; her children and grandchildren: Lynn and Trish Harrell of St. Lawrence, SD, and their sons: Colby and Ethan, Harry and Nancy Harrell of Miller, SD, and their sons: Remington, Gentry, and Sawyer, Darvin and Nichole Harrell of Bennett, CO and their children: Audrey and Kody, Arlene (Rick) Batin of Miller, SD and their children: Alvena, Eli and Garrett; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her biological parents: Charlie and Clara (Miller) Deuter, adoptive parents: Harry and Grace (Deuter) Throop; sister, Janice (Deuter) White; brother, Maynard Deuter; infant brother, Charles Deuter; and brothers: Dwight (Delores) Throop and Merlyn (Barbara) Throop.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Wanda's arrangements.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
I am so very sorry to here this news. She was such a wonderful lady and I am so sure will be soo missed by everyone who knew her. God Bless
My sincere sympathy to the family of Wanda Harrell.🙏🙏
Thoughts and prayers for the family of Wanda Harrell!!!!!
Marcia and Loren Stulken
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Wanda. May our thoughts and prayers bring all of you comfort and peace. In Deepest Stmpathy,
My deepest sympathy to Lynn, Harry, Darvin, Arlene and families! Wanda and my mom were best friends, I have a lot of beautiful memories of her. She was such a wonderful person!
I’m truly sorry to hear about your loss. She’ll always be my second mom. My heart and prayers go out to all the family. Love you all!
Sending hugs and prayers during this difficult time! I'm sure there was quite the reunion with mom and dad. Love you all very much!!
Dear Harrell family-
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss!! Wanda was always such a kind and caring person and I enjoyed visiting with her in Miller, also at church. HUGS and blessings to call of you.
Prayers to the Harrell families and sorry for your loss.
Wanda's family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful, caring woman.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Wanda's family at this time. May all the good memories get you through this sad time.
So sorry to hear that Wanda passed away. She was a wonderful, warm, loving person. My mom loved working with her at the hospital in Miller. Praying for the family.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Was sorry to hear about Wanda. We were nursing friends from Prairie Center in
in Miller. She was one special lady and such a good nurse and friend.
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of her family. May Gods blessings be with you.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your memories bring you comfort and peace!
To the families of Lynn, Harry, Darvin and Arlene, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, with deepest sympathy. Wanda will be missed by all. Wanda and I had a few conversations over the years, I think some boys were probably mentioned! Friends always Ellen Kay.