Missionary Wanda Decarlo Roach

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Wanda also found joy in life’s simple and meaningful pleasures.

Missionary Wanda Decarlo Roach, born Wanda Decarlo Jenkins, passed away on September 1, 2026, at Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, after a brief illness. She was born on March 31, 1955, in Nashville, Tennessee, and throughout her life she carried herself with a loving spirit, a deep faith, and a heart devoted to both God and family.

Wanda was a graduate of Hillsboro High School and later earned an associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Her life’s work reflected her nurturing nature. She served as director of Rainbow Daycare and was also a foster parent, opening her heart to children with compassion and care. She loved people, and especially children, and those who knew her understood how naturally she gave of herself. She was a nurturing person whose kindness and warmth left a lasting impression.

Her faith was central to who she was. Wanda loved God and often spoke about the goodness of her Lord and Savior. One of her proudest accomplishments was hearing the voice of God and serving as a Missionary, a calling that shaped her life and testimony. She was known as a loving person whose words and presence brought comfort, encouragement, and strength to others.

Wanda also found joy in life’s simple and meaningful pleasures. She enjoyed reading, spending time with family, watching QVC and HSN shopping channels, going to church, and traveling. Whether in quiet moments or in the company of those she loved most, she embraced life with gratitude and affection. She will be missed greatly.

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She embraced life with gratitude and affection.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughters, Shasta Roach, Clarice Reese Roach, and Randall Roach, and her step-son, Clarence Raymond, Jr. She is also lovingly remembered by her sister, Vickie Jenkins; brother, Tyrie Jenkins, Jr.her grandchildren, A'Zaya Cook, Jakalyn James, Jakiyah James, Bryson Saddler, Randall Roach, Jr., and Ramsey Roach; her aunts, Eddie Mae Fisher and Jearldine Tucker; and her uncle Herman Fern and Mary Fern. Their lives were blessed by her love, her prayers, and the steady care she gave so freely.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Roach, Sr.; her son, Benjamin Thorne; her father, Tyrie Jenkins, Sr., mother, Martha Lee Jenkins; and her brothers, McGee Jenkins, and Santa Jenkins. Their memories remained part of her life and heart.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a viewing on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Inc., 3855 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Universal Christian Holiness Church, 1815 Shelby Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, followed by the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery North, 1248 Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37072.

Missionary Wanda Decarlo Roach will be remembered for her loving heart, her devotion to children, her faith in God, and the way she treasured her family. Her life was a witness of care, service, and belief, and her memory will continue to live on in all who were touched by her love.