Mrs. Wanda Jean Hemingway

Mrs. Wanda Jean Hemingway was born to Mr. Hubert Lee Rozier and Mrs. Blanche Shaw on June 4, 1954. Wanda was raised by her mom and loving bonus dad, whom she affectionately called Daddy, David J. Shaw. Wanda was educated in Robeson County Schools and graduated from Orrum High School in 1972. She had a love for interior decorating and maintained a unique flair for style and fashion. Her primary occupation was Chief Operating Officer directly under the Chief Executive Officer of the Hemingway Home. As COD, Wand's responsibility was the heart of the home, and she upheld that responsibility with two primary points of focus. 1- Jesus, 2-You were to carry yourself with dignity, class and grace in all areas of your life. Both points were because she said so and non-negotiable. Wanda formed and directed children and youth choirs, spearheaded women's conferences and served as Executive Secretary for the Western NC District Convocation and The Sanford District Union of the United Holy Church of America Inc. Although she wore many hats as First Lady and service to her Lord, her church, home was her cherished focus. She took seriously the charge of being a helpmate to her husband and mother to her children. The love of Wanda's life found her while she was in her parents' yard as he was walking by. That moment led Gene Hemingway to make Wanda his wife on February 17, 1972. They shared an anointed and purpose filled life together for 51 years. Wanda is preceded in death by her father Hubert Lee Rozier, parents David and Blanche Shaw, daughter Talisha Hemingway, brother Earl Freeman, mother and father-in-law Olen and Hattie Hemingway, brother -in-law Azra Hemingway and son-in-law Brian S. McCorkle. Cherishing her beloved memories is her devoted memories is her devoted husband Elder Gene N. Hemingway, Lumberton, NC, daughter Serena McCorkle (Brian-deceased) Charlotte, NC, six grandchildren: Nicolas Hemingway, Lumberton, NC, Ashley McCorkle, Charlotte, NC, Kamryn McCorkle, Atlanta, Georgia, Demetrius McKinnon, Charlotte, NC, Christopher McKinnon, Charlotte, NC, and Austin McKinnon, Charlotte, NC, great-granddaughter, Harper Sydney McCorkle, Charlotte, NC, her sister and brother-in-law, Apostle James and Callie Herron, Jersey City, NJ, nephews: Pastor James Herron, Jr. (Cheryl), Tyrone Herron (Olga), Romel Herron, and a host of beloved cousins, relatives, spiritual daughters and friends whom she also dearly loved. Wanda's love and dedication to Christ, her husband and her family was an example to women of all ages. Her flare for life will live on through her children and children's children for generations to come.

Mrs. Wanda Jean Hemingway

June 4, 1954 - April 7, 2023