Wanda Gayle Hovious, 76, of Columbia, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. She was born on September 24, 1949, in Knifley to the late Hubert Hovious, Sr. and Iva Mae Beard Hovious Stotts.
Wanda was a member of the New Concord Church. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her cats.
Survivors include two nieces, Sharon Pierce and Charlotte Campbell both of Columbia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings, Betty Ellen Pierce and Hubert Roy Hovious, Jr.
Graveside services will be held at noon on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until noon at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
