Vondell Way, 87, passed away January 11, 2019 in Lynnwood, Washington. She was born August 30, 1931 to Chess and Dessie Gerald of Pine, Louisiana.
Vondell graduated from Thomas High School (Louisiana) in 1950. She attended Southeastern Louisiana College before transferring to the Baylor University technician nursing program at Bogalusa Community Medical Center where she earned her certification in 1952. Vondell served in area hospitals until 1958.
Vondell moved to Seattle, Washington in 1958 where she was a nurse and served as a Tentmaker in the Home Missions Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Vondell married George Way on March 11, 1962 and they shared 45 years together.
She is survived by her son Nathan, wife Donna and grandchildren Jacqueline (Josh) Gibson, Rebekah Way, Rachel (Luke) Lafontaine, and Annie Noyes. She was preceded in death by her husband George and daughter Kathryn.
A memorial service for Vondell will be held Friday, January 18, 2019 7:00 PM at Martha Lake Baptist Church, 17319 Larch Way, Lynnwood, WA 98037.
Memorial donations may be made to Martha Lake Baptist Church.
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