Wendie Lou Head

Wendie Lou Head, a beacon of love and creativity, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on September 9, 2024, in Columbus, GA.

Wendie was born on June 23, 1954, in Boston, MA, to Lorraine Margaret “Sue” and Douglas Glenn Tucker, Wendie's life was a tapestry of kindness and care, which she extended to everyone around her. She was a proud graduate of Chavala High School's class of 1972, Wendie's nurturing spirit shone brightly as she raised her three boys, Douglas, Avery and Russell Sherman, who remember her as the cornerstone of their lives. Wendie was dedicated to her family, and she instilled in her sons the values of love and resilience.

After devoting her early years to motherhood, Wendie joined Aflac, where she served as a Claims Specialist for over two decades before her retirement. Her colleagues recall her as a warm presence in the office, always ready to lend a helping hand or share a kind word.

Wendie's faith was an important part of her life, and she was a member of Grace Free Will Baptist Church. Her commitment to her faith community was a reflection of her deeply held beliefs and her desire to serve others.

An artist at heart, Wendie found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was a talented ceramic artist, and her crocheting and art projects were infused with the same love and attention she gave to all her endeavors. Wendie's family cherishes the memories of camping trips, where laughter and stories were shared under the stars. Christmas was a particularly special time for Wendie, as she delighted in making her famous snickerdoodles, a treat that became a treasured family tradition.

Wendie is preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Lorraine “Sue” Tucker. She is survived by her beloved sons, Douglas (Marie), Avery (Ashley) and Russell (Merri) Sherman; grandchildren, Drew, Hannah, Meagan (Jake), Dustin, Dylan, Tucker Wayne, Tucker, Hadlie Ann, and Margaret Grace; 3 great grandchildren; and her caring sisters, Pam Ward (Bennie) and Gail McCants (Steve) and several nieces and nephews, and a community of friends and family who were blessed to know her. Her passing leaves a void that can never be filled, but her spirit will continue to inspire and guide those she loved.