 STERLING, WANDA MARGUERITE NICHOLSON Was received into the loving arms of her Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM, following a long battle with dementia/Alzheimer's and ongoing chronic ailments; she was 89. Born in Pennington Gap, VA, to parents Charity Ethel and Ray Cox, Wanda grew up and spent most of her first marriage and child-raising years in Detroit, MI, before retiring to the Albuquerque, NM area. She was preceded in death by both her parents; by husbands, Kenneth A Nicholson of Detroit, MI, and Malcolm A. Sterling of Albuquerque, NM; and by a son, Daniel P. Nicholson of Manila, Philippines. She is survived by daughter, Cheryl L. Hicks and husband, Don of Albuquerque, NM; son, Kent R. Nicholson and wife, Christine of Livonia, MI; grandsons, Kristofer A. Douglas and wife, Dina of Syracuse, NY, Ron H. Hicks and wife, Holly of Phoenix, AZ, John K. Nicholson and wife, Robin of Howell, MI, and Daniel K. Nicholson of Quezon, Philippines; and granddaughters, Christie Strasia and husband, Michael of Boulder Creek, CA, Debbie Rembelski and husband, Phil of Beaverton, MI, and Wanda Cruz of Quezon, Philippines. Additionally she is survived by 7 stepchildren, the closest being Mara Sterling Browning and husband, John and son, Rob of Albuquerque, NM; and Craig Sterling and wife, Frances and son, Warren of Amarillo, TX. She leaves behind 10 beloved great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Her sweet disposition and wonderful smile made her a favorite of everyone she met in life; she gave unrestrained love to all those in her care and was a great mother and homemaker. The family thanks the excellent and loving care given by Beehive Homes of Rio Rancho, and during the past year, especially, to Senior Care Academy House, Albuquerque, and the Vista Care Hospice Services of Albuquerque. Cremation has already taken place at FRENCH Funerals - Cremations, and no services will be held, according to her wishes. The family suggests donations in her name to the wonderful work of Vista Care Hospice of Albuquerque, or to Trinity United Methodist Church, Albuquerque, or Central United Methodist Church, Albuquerque. Please visit our online guest book for Wanda at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
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