Wanda Lee Mongold, 75, of Franklin, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

She was born on September 22, 1949, in Franklin, and was the daughter of the late Wilmoth Raines and Gilda Jane Wimer Raines.

On December 4, 1965, she married Russell Charles Mongold, who survives.

Mrs. Mongold worked at Hanover Shoe Company for forty years and retired from American Woodmark.  She attended Wayside Baptist Church and Christ Central Community Church. She and her husband enjoyed attending WVU basketball games.  Her passion was crocheting, and she enjoyed baking, gardening, spending time with her family, and trips to Pawleys Island with her niece, Stephanie Ford and her family; daughter, Sherry and grandchildren, Cory & Hannah.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by –

One daughter –

Sherry Mongold of Franklin

One son –

Scottie Mongold of Franklin

Four sisters –

Elsie Mae Lambert of Franklin

Margaret Whetzel of Franklin

Linda Wimer (Virgil) of Blue Grass, VA

Judy Wilson (Jim) of Cabins, WV

Four grandchildren –

Cory Halterman of Harrisonburg

Hannah Halterman (and her fiance', Josh) of Keyser

Dustin Mongold of Moorefield, WV

Dalton Mongold of Franklin

One great-granddaughter –

Luna Mongold of Moorefield

And a number of nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by a brother, Harry "Bud" Raines; a sister, Patsy Reel; a grandson, Dakota Halterman; and two brothers-in-law, Howard Lambert and Charles Lee Whetzel.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Friday, April 18 at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin, where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 19 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Trevor Whetzel officiating.

Interment will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin.

Memorials may be made to South Fork Vol. Rescue Squad, 124 Black Thorn Road, Sugar Grove, West Virginia 26815.