WANDA R. SALMONS, 79, of Alton, Illinois, formerly of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 10:08 am, Friday, January 21, 2011 at Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton, Illinois. She was born to Silas and Elizabeth (nee Tiller) Hamilton on November 24, 1931 in Chester, Illinois. She had been an Elementary Teacher for 35 years. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Alton, Illinois. Survivors: 3 Children Lisa Johnson Alton, IL Charles (Mary Ann) Salmons Marietta, GA Kathleen (Greg) Snyder Alton, IL 1 Brother Oscar Hamilton Atlanta, GA 4 Sisters Olga Hastings Lancaster, CA Norma Bush Las Vegas, NV Barbara Meyer Lafayette, IN Nedra Zagorski Rockford, IL 5 Grandchildren Jessica and Jackie Johnson, Ethan, Jordan and Cally Graham 2 Step Grandchildren Dustin and Lindsey Snyder 2 Great Grandchildren Andrew and Jaylon Dixon Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Brother - James Hamilton and 3 Sisters - Hazel Chandler, Betty Downen and Ola Downen Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, January 29, 2011 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Dr. Mike Fogerson Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Chester, Illinois Visitation: Saturday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: Family Choice