Mr. Wardell Isom Sr.

Wardell Douglas Isom was born February 11, 1925, to the union of George Wiley, Isom and Susie Carr in Halley, Arkansas. He was the fifth of eight children. He attended school learning carpentry at Chicot County Training School. In 1945, he migrated to Kansas City, Missouri. He enjoyed jazz and was attending a Louis Jordan concert at the Municipal Auditorium. He met Venora Youngblood. They married December 24, 1946. Their marriage from the beginning was based on love for each other, faith and belief in God and prayer. They understood the value of mutual respect, good attitudes, and communication. Together they produced three children, Brenda, Sharon and Wardell Jr. Wardell took several jobs before starting more permanent jobs for Armour Packing House and The Ford Motor Company and retired from both. They were 77 years long members of 8th Street Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas, where he was a Sunday school teacher and Treasurer, a regular attendee of the BTU, part of the Mission Ministry, a Trustee, sang in the Men’s Day Choir and served as a Deacon. Wardell touched many hearts with his kindness, wisdom and steadfast belief in God. He demonstrated the role of a Christian husband, loving father and master gardener and cook, to name a few. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Venora Isom; two daughters, Brenda Wilkes (John); and Sharon Isom both of Inglewood, California; son, Wardell Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Veronicia; one sister, Lucille Hankton of Houston, Texas; granddaughter, Ferrari Singh (Satvir) of Fountain Valley, California; grandson, Brendan Wilkes Sr, (Shanell) of Riverside, California; two step- grandsons, Ronald of Jonesville, South Carolina; and Keith of Inglewood, California; five great grandchildren, Ahriael; Brenae; Brendan Jr,; Seaghan; and Braelyn; and grandchildren by choice, Tanesha; Antoine; and Chrysler; nieces; nephews; and friends who were like family. Wardell your love will be forever etched in our hearts. Funeral Services will be held on Friday March 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Eighth Street Baptist Church 1420 North 8th Street KCKS 66101. Interment: Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation:10-11:00 a.m. at the Church. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapels. Condolences may be shared on our website lawrenceajones.com

Mr. Wardell Isom Sr.

February 11, 1925 - March 10, 2025