Wanda Fae Thomas, 77, of Hickory Hill, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Stonebridge Villa Marie in Jefferson City. She was born December 5, 1944, in Russellville, the daughter of Russell Nichols and Lorene (Percival) Kautsch. She was a graduate of Russellville High School in 1962 and attended Southeast Missouri State University. She was married in 1996 to Earl Thomas who survives. Wanda worked for the State of Missouri for various agencies as a data entry clerk. In her spare time, she loved gardening at her home, cooking for her family, and animals of all kind especially horses. Most of all, Wanda had a passion and gift for the arts. She especially enjoyed painting and other art mediums. Survivors include her daughter, Amanda (Glen) Bryan, Eugene; one granddaughter, Kameryn Bryan, Eugene; her step-father, Edgar Kautsch, Lohman; two siblings, Tammy Nichols, Lohman; Russell (Carmen) Nichols and family of Schuyler Falls, NY; and a step-brother, Ed (Dee) Kautsch, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father and her mother. Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022, at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Russellville. Burial will be held at a later date for family. Memorials are suggested to Wanda’s family in care of Amanda Bryan. Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville is in charge of the arrangements.