Wanda Mae (Tickel) Bellew, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

She was born and raised in rural Braman, Oklahoma. Oldest daughter of Lyman Beauford and Lois Mae (Burgett) Tickel. She was a graduate of Braman High School. She also graduated from Wichita Business College. On March 17 ^th , 1957, in Braman, she married the love of her life, Keith Bellew. To this union were born three beautiful daughters. Wanda worked as a secretary until she was married. She returned to work in 1969 as a school bus driver for USD 259 for nine and a half years, then became the school bus dispatcher, retiring around 1987. She was a long time member of Asbury Church, also enjoying friends and family activities including camping, where she loved cooking for everyone, boating, playing cards, and making the most delicious pies. Wanda always loved making family and friends smile, and she truly lived up to her maiden name of "Tickel" with her contagious laugh, humor, and joy. Her love of people and passing on the "latest news" or calling to "see how you were doing" was a gift she carried well.

Wanda is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Bellew; sister, Norma (Ron) Leabo; brother-in-laws, Ralph Hawkins and Kenny (Ramona) Bellew; like a daughter, Jackie Green; and wonderful friends, Max & Kay Jester and Don & Joyce Brittain; many nieces, nephews, and many other family & friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Keith; daughters, Diane Lynn and Julie Kay; parents, Lyman and Lois Tickel; son-in-law, Eddie Jardine; brothers, Lyman Beauford Tickel Jr., James Edward Tickel, and sister, Glenda Hawkins.

Celebration of Life service will be held 1:00 pm, Friday, July 22, 2022, at Asbury Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated in her memory to the family and Asbury Church, 2801 W. 15th St. N., Wichita, Ks 67203.

Baker Funeral Home Valley Center. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com