Wanda Lea Smith

Wanda Lea Miller Smith, age 64, of Cornelia, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Ms. Smith was born on August 28, 1961 in Habersham County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Henry Miller; ex-husband, James Morris; and step-father, Amos Goss. Wanda had been retired for many years after a long and steady career, with her longest employment at NAS Manufacturing. A member of Harvest Christian Church, Wanda’s faith was an important part of her life and guided the kindness she showed to others. Wanda was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. One of the greatest joys and callings of her life was helping her sister raise her children, to many she was more than an aunt; she was a second mother, mentor, and steady source of comfort.

Survivors include her mother, Nell Partain Goss, of Cornelia; brother, Dana Miller, of Cornelia; sister, Brandi Crawford, of Cornelia; nephew and spouse, Brice and Nicole Crawford, of Baldwin; niece, Savanna Crawford, of California; great-nieces, Laney Gunn, Kennedy Feltman, Bailey Crawford, and Addison Seabolt

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Dr. Kenneth Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the funeral home prior to the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.