Wanda Victoria (Joiner) Atkins

Wanda Victoria Joiner Atkins, age 80, a native and longtime resident of McMinn County, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Wanda loved playing the piano and had the exceptional talent for playing by ear.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Allen Leland Joiner and Alice Gussie Hagan Joiner, and the father of her children: William Howard Dodson, along with two brothers: Allen Leland Joiner, Jr, and Oliver Wayne Joiner.

Wanda is survived by her daughters: Lolita Matthews, Terry Amspaker, and Terry Willette-Henry, a son: Allen Dodson (April), eleven grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Ziegler Funeral Home on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 12:00-2:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Etowah.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

If you are unable to attend the service, you are invited to sign the guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com.

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Wanda Victoria Joiner Atkins.