Wanda Jean (Atkinson) Barbosa, 78, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, returned to The Lord Saturday, April 26th, 2025.

Wanda was born April 6th, 1947 in Saint Joseph, Missouri to Frank W. Atkinson and Evelyn A. (O'Callaghan) Atkinson. She graduated from Benton High School and completed two years of business school at Gards Business School.

She would later marry the love of her life Jesse Barbosa in June 8th, 1968 at Saint Patrick's Church in Saint Joseph, Missouri and later adopted their son, Patrick Barbosa. Wanda and Jesse shared 57 loving years of marriage together until her passing.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Evelyn Atkinson; brother Franklin Atkinson, Jr.; and sister in law Rosie Atkinson.

Surviving family include husband of the home Jesse Barbosa; son Patrick (Beth) Barbosa; grandchildren Mason (Erandy)Barbosa, Jude Barbosa and Melena Barbosa; and brother Bill Atkinson (Ramona).

Family meant everything to her. She was the organizer and wanted to get it done!

Mass of Christian Burial for Wanda will be held Friday, May 2nd, 2025 10:00 A.M. at Cathedral of Saint Joseph with an Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery to follow.

Rosary 5:30 P.M. Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel with a visitation to follow from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cathedral of Saint Joseph.