Wanda M. Pike

Wanda M. Pike, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at her home while surrounded by her family.

A native and lifelong resident of Asheville, she was a daughter of the late Eulas and Wavie Lee Sexton. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Carla King; son, Harold Pike; and brothers: James “Jim” Sexton and Junior Sexton.

Wanda loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Eagle Rock Church in Asheville. She also enjoyed shopping, and could not resist passing a thrift store.

Surviving are her loving husband of 63 years, Albert Gene Pike; daughters: Elaine Garrett and Annette Candler; grandchildren: Joshua “Josh”, Caleb, Crystal, Angel (Jon), Amber, Bradley, Bryan, Jodi, and Jenna; great-grandchildren: Duncan, Owen, Anniston, and Levi; great-great-granddaughter, Oakley; sister, Hazel Ann Burnette; brother, Richard Sexton; her beloved dog, Little Bit; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Eagle Rock Church, 10 Roberts Street, Asheville, with Pastor Ramona Nix officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 till 2 PM on Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wanda’s memory to Eagle Rock Church, 10 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC.

The Pike family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff of CarePartners Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion given to Wanda.

Anders-Rice Funeral Home is Honored to serve the Pike Family.