of Harrison, AR
February 9, 1933 - January 27, 2016
Wanda Ruth Richardson Wilson, age 82, of Harrison, Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Twin Lakes Therapy and Living Center in Flippin, Arkansas.
Visitation is 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Sunday, January 31, 2016, at First Baptist Church. Funeral will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 1, 2016, at First Baptist Church, Harrison, with Rev. Robert Shaddox and Rev. Rob Davis officiating. Memorials may be made to Legacy Hospice or First Baptist Church, both in Harrison. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison under the direction of Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Wanda was born February 9, 1933, in the Sugar Orchard community near Pyatt in Marion County, Arkansas, the daughter of William Bryan and Birdie Patton Richardson. She married Bobby Joe Wilson December 25, 1952 at Ralph in Marion County Arkansas.
She was employed at J. C. Penney's, Harrison House Clothing Store, and Clark and Eoff Furniture Store, all in Harrison.
Wanda was a member of First Baptist Church of Harrison since 1966 where she taught in the children's and youth Sunday school departments and served on various committees. She was a member of the Greta Pinkston Sunday school class.
She volunteered as a Girl Scout leader and Main Street Harrison. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Boone County Historical Society, Friends of the Library, the Gold Club and the Twentieth Century Club. She served on the board of directors of the Medical Clinic Mission as well as historian for the clinic, which was a cause she passionately believed in.
She enjoyed time spent with her family, doing all kinds of needlework, and genealogical research on her family. She compiled six books on her family and three books on Marion County schools.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, W. H., Doyle and Gerald Richardson; four sisters, Thelma Adams, Mava Wagner, Coyita Cantrell and Leota Treat; and a son-in-law, Mark Ramsey.
Wanda is survived by her husband of 63 years, Bob Wilson; two daughters, Nancy Williams and husband Randy of Harrison, and grandson, Brian Ramsey of Monticello, Arkansas and Julie Patrick and husband Paul and grandson, Andrew Patrick, all of Harrison; two step-granddaughters, Keri Fultz and Jessica Moyers; and 6 step-great-granddaughters of Fayetteville and Bella Vista, Arkansas.
She is also survived by a sister, Johnnie Fortner, of Yellville, Arkansas; her sisters-in-law, Mozelle Richardson and Chloe Richardson; and brother-in-law, Roger Treat; and a host of nieces and nephews and other family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Brian Ramsey, Andrew Patrick, Jack Fortner, Vince Treat, Shawn Richardson and Carl Adams.
Honorary pallbearers include Paul Patrick, Randy Williams, Dr. Tom Leslie, Dr. Kevin Jackson, the Greta Pinkston Sunday School Class and the staff at Twin Lakes Therapy and Living Center.
I'm so sorry to hear of Wanda's passing. She was so sweet to my Mother, Lois (Richardson) Roberts. Mom enjoyed so much talking with her about the Richardson family history and always considered Wanda her favorite cousin.
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends in this time of sorrow.
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Bob, what a great lady. So sorry for your loss. God bless.
Bob and family,
Our sincere condolences in your loss. Wanda was a beautiful person inside and out. Our prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy as you cope with the loss of your loved one.
Bob & Family
I am truly sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. Comfort comes from our Heavenly Father and knowing Wanda is in Heaven. May God give you strength as you go thru this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss. My sympathies to each of you during this sad time.
Wonderful lady, wonderful family! My prayers are with you. Wanda will always have a special place in my heart, it was an honor to be part of the team that helped your family take care of this sweet woman.
Cyndi Holifield
Bob, we are praying for you in the loss of Wanda. May you be comforted by the Holy Spirit during this time.
Bob
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Bob, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorrry to learn of Wanda"s Death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family..
Nancy, my heart hurts for you and yours. You're mother was one of a kind and you have been so blessed to have her as your mother.
Thinking of you in prayer.
Pat, Robert and Mum
Dearest friends - our hearts and prayers are with you all at this time. I know that Wanda is enjoying the glory of God that she so desired. Love to all.
Bob, Nancy, and Julie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love always,
Holly Denton
Sorry for your loss. Our Condolences to the family.
Sorry for your loss. Our Condolences to the family.
Our sympathy to all the family during this sad time. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
my deepest condolences goes out to the family of Mrs. Wilson. I can see from her accomplishments that she is a great lost to you all. Death is difficult to endure, especially when its the death of a loved one. We all look forward to the time when death and sickness will be no more. Until then, may the God of all comfort bring comfort to the family.
Nancy Ruth and Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.