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      Wanda Marie Pourchot, age 78, of Highland, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at Highland Healthcare.

      She was born November 11, 1941 in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Kit Carson and Laura, nee Clark, Curry.

      In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ralpha Curry; two brothers, Marvin Curry and John Curry; and sister-in-law, Terry Curry.

      Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Gene Cox, and her grandson, James Long, all of Highland; her aunt, Connie Clark of Bella Vista, Arkansas; nephew, Patrick (Amy) Curry, and great-nieces and -nephews of St. Louis, and many cousins residing throughout Missouri and Kansas.

      Wanda graduated from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis. For over 40 years, she was an executive legal assistant, first at the law firm of Stolar, Heitzmann, Eder, Seigel and Harris, then at Thompson & Coburn, both located in St. Louis. For the past 15 years, she was a realtor at Coldwell Banker in Highland. She was a member of the Highland Southern Baptist Church. She enjoyed thinking of and providing for others’ needs in front of her own. She was a hard-working woman who never shied away from anything. She ADORED her grandson, and loved spending time with her family.

      A memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to the family and will be received through Meridith Funeral Home in Highland, who is serving the family. Online condolences and fond memories may be left for the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

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    1. Barb Schwarz / March 24, 2020 at 11:00 am

      Kimmy, Gene and James I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Wanda. I will keep you in my prayers. Hold all the wonderful times you had with her in your heart and that will help you get thru this process. Having to give up a parent is not an easy task which I learned this past December, it is a struggle and sometimes seems impossible. Lean on your family and friends and know you have lots of people that love you.

      Barb and Rob

    2. Connie Blackmon / March 24, 2020 at 7:58 pm

      Wanda will be missed by all her church family at Highland Southern Baptist. She was such a generous person in many ways. Wand always had a kind word for everyone she met. She attempted to put others before herself She had a passion for helping so many people. She was truly a gracious woman. Our prayer for her family is that you will be comforted in knowing she is with her Savior and awaits for her family and friends to join her We look forward to that day.

      Pastor Billy and Connie Blackmon

    3. Marilyn B Tebbe / March 25, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      Kimmy, Gene and James, so sorry to hear about your mom/Grandma. I will keep you and her family and friends in my thoughts and prayers. I enjoyed working with her when I was at Coldwell and she was just a sweetheart. May God bless.

    4. Alexis Sanasarian / March 26, 2020 at 3:06 am

      I am so sorry to learn of Wanda’s passing. I worked with her at Thompson Coburn for many years. She was a wonderful person. My thoughts are with you all.

    5. Sue Norbury / March 26, 2020 at 10:52 am

      Please accept my sympathy on your loss. I worked with Wanda at Thompson & (Mitchell) Coburn for many years.

    6. Suzanne Schaefer / March 26, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      To the family. I’m so very sorry to hear of Wanda’s passing. She was a very sweet and caring lady. I had the pleasure of working with her fora time at Greensfelder law firm. Later she helped me find a great little rental house in Mascoutah. I know there is comfort in knowing she is with the Lord. I pray for you all for comfort and peace.

    7. dietz / March 27, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Our sincere sympathy to you both and to James. When we saw your mom come, we would say “Grandma is over at the Cox’s” We missed her comings for several weeks and wondered if she was OK. We pray that God will comfort you in you loss.. Remember all the good times you shared together as time goes by. Peace be with you all. Russell and Shirley

    8. Dee Barnard / March 29, 2020 at 10:11 am

      Kim, Although I have never met your husband or son, my sympathy to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember all the fun we had back in the day when I babysat for you. It never felt like babysitting. Your Mom always took us places to have fun for a day. Six Flags, the zoo, and I remember Steak n Shake. I had never been to a Steak n Shake before knowing you and your Mom. I think we would drive there in her Ford Pinto. She would always order extra onions on her sandwich. The strange things we remember. She was always so generous and made sure we kept busy throughout the summers. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
      Dee Steinkoenig Barnard

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