Wanda

Harley

Obituary

The Life, The Love, The Legacy

of

Wanda Harley

May 8th, 1942 -October 8th, 2018

W anda Harley was born May 8th, 1942 to Carrie and Grayson Cooper in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although, Philadelphia is known as the city of brotherly love, it was Englewood, New Jersey where Wanda found love, her soulmate. Wanda was united in marriage to her loyal and loving husband Ronald Harley on March 31st, 1967. This loving union created a legacy of two amazing sons the late Ronald Harley Jr and Norman Harley.

Wanda was a resident of Englewood, New Jersey for fifty-seven years, where she entered eternal peace on October 8th, 2018 with her loving husband Ronald Harley by her side. Ronald and his SWEETHEART as he called her, together fought her ailing illness of Dementia until her last breath escaped her beautiful beating heart.

Wanda was blessed with a wealth of family, she was the 2nd oldest of seven children.  Growing up she was like a second mom to her siblings and dedicated her childhood to assisting her parents in raising them. Naturally, Wanda was a nurturer, patient and loved helping people. Throughout her years of Junior High School and

High School in Philadelphia public schools she knew her calling. Therefore, she was accepted in Bergen Technical College where she obtained her degree in Nursing. Following her calling Wanda continued to pursue her career in the Medical industry and gained employment with Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey for thirty-two years.

Wanda worked nights at Bergen Regional Medical Center, however her favorite job and happiest times was spent with her grandchildren during the day. Her grandchildren were her life, her joy and any spare moment was spent with them. While other grandparents are seeking the next flight to escape to the Caribbean, Wanda was checking in at the nearest Chucky Cheese with her video camera to capture her grandchildren laughter and smiles. Or navigating ways to avoid the grandkids spotting McDonalds because she spoiled them and could never say no. Nana to the rescue when the Principal calls because the grandkids were misbehaving in school so they can stay with Nana, Nana to the rescue with a spare key to the house because little Terell locked Norman out of the house, it's a family event no need to hire a videographer because Nana is on deck capturing every moment to enjoy for a lifetime. Wanda, Sweetheart, Mommy, Nana she was everything to everyone, always there.

Wanda retired from Nursing in 2006 and continued to dedicate her time to her Husband, children, grandchildren and to her church family, she Loved the LORD and Every Sunday you can hear her on her Tambourine praising HIM. Wanda knew the LORD and gladly served HIM because she lived a happy and Blessed life.

Wanda leaves to cherish her memories her loving and devoted husband Ronald Harley. Together their legacy lives through their son Norman Harley, daughter-in-law Rhonda Harley, grandchildren Terell Harley, Kyra Harley and Ranisha Dunham. Two great grandchildren, siblings Gene, Glaydis, Robert, Freddie and Linda Cooper, sister in-law Gail Noble. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Wanda is predeceased by her son Ronald Harley, Jr., sister Beatrice Cooper, brother in-law's Edward, John, Stanley and Robert Harley and sister-in-law Barbara Edgerton.