Wanda Critcher Akers' Obituary
Wanda Critcher Akers, 67 of Stanfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by the love of those who cherished her most.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Carolina Presbyterian Church, officiated by Pastor Jack Roylston. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, a place of quiet rest and reflection. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:45 PM prior to the service, where all who knew and loved Wanda are invited to gather, share memories, and honor her life.
Born on January 28, 1959, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Wanda was the beloved daughter of the late Roy Critcher and the late Katie Stancil Hill. She lived a life marked by devotion—to her faith, her family, and the values she held dear.
Wanda was a woman of both grace and strength. Early in life, she found success as a product manager at a bank. Known for her sharp mind, integrity, and natural ability in business she eventually founded and ran a successful real estate company. Yet, her greatest calling was found at home. Once she became a mother, she lovingly devoted herself to raising her children, creating a home filled with warmth, stability, and unwavering care. She was deeply family-oriented, always placing the needs of her loved ones above her own.
A faithful and dedicated Christian, Wanda lived out her beliefs quietly but faithfully, offering kindness, encouragement, and steady support to those around her. At Northside Baptist Church, she was very active with Awanna, volunteering for many years. At her current church, Carolina presbyterian, she has served for a number of years with the nursery.
Wanda shared a strong and enduring partnership with her husband, built on mutual respect, shared values, and a like-minded approach to life. Together, they created a life grounded in faith, love, and purpose.
She also found joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially time spent at the beach, where the sound of the waves and the beauty of the coast brought her peace and happiness.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion in her family. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Timothy David Akers. She is also survived by her children, Timothy David Akers, II (Katie) of Oakboro, and Sara Akers Richardson of Polkton; her sisters, Susan Rhodes and Belinda Thomas; and her seven beloved grandchildren, Sophia, Jackson, Michael, Peyton, Carter, Cami, and Timothy David III, each of whom brought her immense pride and joy.
Though her presence will be deeply missed, her love will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched, guiding and comforting them in the days ahead.
The family kindly requests that memorials be made to Carolina Presbyterian Church, 406 Renee Ford Road, Locust, NC 28097, in honor of Wanda’s faith and the church community she held dear.
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