Wanda Gail Adler

Cumming, Georgia -- Wanda Gaylor Knox Adler, resident of Cumming, Georgia, died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Northside Forsyth Hospital. Wanda was recently admitted to the hospital for a heart condition and passed away from related complications.

Born in 1950 in Tampa, Florida, Wanda moved to Georgia in her early twenties and pursued a career in the insurance industry, where she worked in both the customer service and management departments.

Wanda loved cooking for her husband and family and always prepared big meals in celebration of many holidays. She enjoyed collecting art, playing golf and rescuing Yorkshire terries and poodles. She had a spirited sense of humor that kept everyone who knew her on their toes.

She is survived by her husband, Dr. Philip Adler of Cumming, Georgia; her sister, Janice Gaylor Richmond of Vero Beach, Florida; her brother, Wayne Gaylor of Lagrange, Georgia and her two nieces, Angie Richmond-Owl and Joyce Richmond Short, both of Vero Beach, Florida. Wanda enjoyed annual beach trips with her family, particularly those in recent years with her sister and nieces. Wanda also leaves behind her beloved four-legged children: Nicki, Joey, Huey and Corkie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Humane Society of Forsyth County, www.forsythpets.org. The McDonald & Son Funeral Home, Cumming, has been entrusted with arrangements. Visitation will be on Monday, January 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. with a service immediately following from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Monday, January 15, 2018
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

McDonald and Son Funeral Home
150 Sawnee Drive
Cumming, GA 30040

Monday, January 15, 2018
02:00 PM

McDonald and Son Chapel
150 Sawnee Drive
Cumming, GA 30040