of Harrison, AR
April 17, 1936 - January 18, 2024
Wanda Louise Shields of Harrison, Arkansas passed away quietly on Thursday, January 18, 2024, surrounded by her family. Wanda was born April 17, 1936, in Harrison to John and Viola Mae Lawrence. She was the second oldest of five siblings. She grew up in Harrison, graduating from Harrison High School.
In 1955, she met a tall and handsome young marine, Eustice Bill Shields, who stole her heart. They were married on Christmas Day that same year. Shortly thereafter they relocated to Scotia, California, where their two daughters were born. In 1970, they moved back to Harrison to raise their children, Ramona and Delores.
Wanda and Bill were married until he died in 2010. She was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church, where she worked in hospitality and put her love of children to use working in the nursery. She loved sitting in Church between her grandchildren and great-grandsons as they worshipped the Lord.
Wanda enjoyed playing bingo with the Senior Club, where she served as president. She was the weight recorder for the TOPS program and made some very good friends there. She also relished the opportunity to go to yard sales with her family.
She found joy in her love of Jesus and the love of her family. Of all the various jobs she had through the years, her most fulfilling was being a homemaker. She loved hugs and being around people.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; her sisters, Lillian (Wise), Jeane (Ohde) Johnnie Sue, and her brother, Arthur.
She is survived by her daughters, Ramona and husband, Don Griffith, Delores and husband, Tom Gusewelle; her grandchildren, Eric and wife, Helena, Greg and wife, Amy, Brad and wife, Tina, Jeremy McAnally and Kelly and husband, David and between them nine great-grandchildren, Toby, Libbie, Darian, Dylana, Aidan, Arya, Blake, Alex and Luke.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to the staff of The Springs of Mt. Vista Health & Rehabilitation in Harrison for their kindness and compassion in taking care of Wanda until the end.
A celebration of Wanda's life will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11:00 am, at Woodland Heights Baptist Church and the family would love to have you celebrate her life with us.
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13 Condolence(s)
Deborah Kellie
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
My love and prayers to each of you. Wanda was a beautiful person inside and out, and so very proud of each one of her family. We were all so proud of her as well. My thoughts and prayers remain with you.
Pat and Bob Havenstrite
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
We're so sorry for the loss of Wanda. All the family is our prayers. She surely will be missed. We loved Wanda. May God bless and comfort you all.
Rick Lawrence
Saturday, January 27, 2024
For a beautiful lady now in the arms of Jesus....
Joy
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
I will always miss my mom and dad , but knowing that God was taking them into him arms was such a comfort and still is every minute they come to my mind , what a blessing and comfort to know she was gods child and experiencing the glory we can only imagine, love u both
Aimee Ragland Farley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
She will be missed my all of us.
Anita ODell
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
To Wanda's family I'm sending our regards.Wanda and I shared many good times together at The senior club when I was president, at TOPS.and our weekly Saturday breakfasts at the local cafes. I now live in Mn. Love,prayers to all the family,and friends. Hugs,Anita and Robert
Kathryn Catlin
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Miss Wanda was such a lovely lady. So sweet and so kind. She will be greatly missed.
Lila Nettell
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
She was such a beautiful soul. My prayers are with the family, as i know, how much she will be missed by all.
Revelation 21:4: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Amy Krumm
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
I was blessed to have known Mrs. Wanda. Her warm and genuine hugs seem to always make everything better. She was kind and loving amd had a great sense of humor. She will be missed.
Bob, Kathy & Lily Pinson
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Wanda was a lovely person and a wonderful neighbor. Words cannot express how much we will miss her. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Howard and Kathy Petree
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. We feel so blessed to have known Wanda. Prayers for God's comfort.
thelma earnhart
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
so sorry she was a great lady always thought of Tony as a grandchild he loved her so our prayers are with the family
Sue and Hoot Simmons
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Was saddened to learn that Wanda had passed away. She was a very sweet person. We will miss our neighbor. May you find peace and comfort in knowing she is with her Savior.