BRODIE, Wanda Yvonne "Mino Mikan Kwe" (Good Trail
Woman) - Age 89, of Fenton, passed away peacefully on
Wednesday,June 3, 2026.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday,June 11, 2026,
at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road,
Fenton. Chaplain Craig Dockery officiating. Burial will follow at
Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday from 4:00
PM to 8:00 PM and Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of
service. Those desiring may make contributions to the Fenton
V.F.W Auxiliary Post #3243.
Wanda was born March 5, 1937, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter
of Louis Henry and Emma (Gardner} Henry. Her father was
Saginaw Chippewa, and her mother was Choctaw Nation of
Oklahoma. Her parents met at Haskell Indian School in Kansas,
a connection that reflected the heritage Wanda carried proudly
throughout her life. She graduated from Flint Technical High
School and attended Flint Junior College. On June 19, 1954, she
married the love of her life, Philip Dean Brodie. They shared
nearly 60 years of marriage before his passing on October 20,
2013.
Wanda retired from Michigan Bell, later AT&T, after many years
of dedicated service. She was a proud member of the Saginaw
Chippewa Indian Tribe and a life member of the Fenton V.F.W.
Auxiliary Post #3243.
Throughout her career with Michigan Bell and Ameritech,
Wanda was respected for her leadership, communication skills,
and dedication to helping others. She was a proud member of the
Communications Workers of America (CWA) and served in
several union leadership positions, including Chief Steward and
Vice President. She was also a facilitator for Quality of Work Life
programs throughout Michigan and shared her skills as a coteacher
for Women Workers conferences at the University of
Michigan and Michigan State University, where she helped
others grow as leaders in the workplace. Following her retirement,
Wanda continued her lifelong commitment to service through
volunteer work in the Native American community and
organizations supporting grandparents raising grandchildren.
Wanda enjoyed reading, flowers, going to the casino, hunting in
Rose City with Phil, and spending time at the lake. More than
anything, -~he cherished time spent with her family. She always
put everyone before herself and will be remembered as selfless,
caring, warm, and full of joy. Nothing brought Wanda more joy
than being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She took great pride in her family and loved every opportunity to
gather everyone together. She had a gift for making everyone
laugh and was truly a joy to be around. Her humor and presence
could brighten any room, and those moments will be cherished
by her family forever.
Surviving are her children, Phyllis Brodie, Barbara Brodie, and
David (Sharlene) Brodie; daughter-in-law, Cindy Brodie;
grandchildren, Roxanne (Michael), Stephanie (Vern), Lisa
(Troy), Danny (Kalyn), Travis, and Stevie (Sondra); greatgrandchildren,
Amber, Joey, Philip, Nathan, Sara, Evan, Gracie,
Lovern III, and Elijah; sister, Winona Jean Hancock; sister-in-law,
Rita Wylie; and several beloved nieces, nephews and cousins
Wanda's family would like to thank all those who were part her
life and friendship throughout the years. She will be deeply
missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.