of Batesville, AR
November 15, 1940 - December 9, 2023
Wanda McGaha Hartwick, 83, of Batesville passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023.
She was born November 15, 1940 in Batesville, Arkansas to Ruel Baxter McGaha and Villa Stroud McGaha.
Wanda was an active and loved member of Desha First Baptist Church and she also led Bible Class at Mountain Meadows Nursing Home. She was a graduate of Batesville High School and then went on to attend Arkansas College where she studied Art. She was very caring and tender hearted, outgoing, extremely intelligent, very straight forward and never pulled any punches. Wanda loved knitting, crocheting, drawing and traveling out West in the RV.
Survivors include her husband of 45 years, David Hartwick of the home; son, Billy D Miller of Batesville; step-son, Jon (Martha) Hartwick of Tustin, California; sister, Betty Gold of Batesville; four grandchildren, Amanda Hartwick, Emma Hartwick, Kate Hartwick and Jenna Hartwick and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Reba Lemon.
Pallbearers are Ronnie Gold, Tommy Taylor, Kenny Turner, Frank McGaha, Jon Hartwick and Willie Allen. Honorary pallbearers will be William McGaha, Dr. Caleb Oster, David Hidy and Administrative Staff and Caregivers of Mountain Meadows Nursing Home.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Josh Swinea officiating. Burial will follow at Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Sandtown.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00pm Wednesday, December 13, 2023 just prior to service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72207 or at https://donate.cancer.org/.
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17 Condolence(s)
Teresa Loggains
Thursday, December 21, 2023
David, I am so sorry for your loss! It’s hard when we lose a loved one! U and ur family are in my prayers!
Ladene Bray
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
David and Bill,
I am so sorry for your loss. Wanda was a fun loving person and will be missed by many. Prayers for comfort and peace for both of you.
David and Linda Hidy
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. We loved Wanda and have so many years of happy memories and fun times.
We are thankful and honored to have known her.
Prayers for you all.
David and Linda Hidy
Lou Bills
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
You have my sincere sympathy and condolences. May God , friends and family comfort you as you grieve , share precious memories and celebrate her everlasting life with God.
Diane McClure
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
So very sorry to hear about Wanda. My thoughts and prayers are with you, David, and Bill through this time and the days ahead. May God give you daily strength and courage. Trust Him each day.
Clarinda Foote
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
David,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Clarinda Foote
Jane Tate
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
David, you and Wanda have been such a huge part of my life since I started coming to your Sunday school class. My heart breaks for your loss. We know she is smiling now. Praying for you my dear friend.
Katie carter
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Lots of prayers and love to family!!
Teresa Martin
Monday, December 11, 2023
my prayers and condolences to the family.
Betty Burge Cockrill
Monday, December 11, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Wanda. My thoughts and prayers are with each of your families.
Judy walker
Monday, December 11, 2023
I loved Wanda very much, she will be missed by many, as will you David, love you always
Jill Presley Cox
Monday, December 11, 2023
David, I am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers for you and your family. Sincerely, Jill Presley Cox (Doug and Juanita’s daughter).
Gary & Ellen Stroud
Monday, December 11, 2023
David & Billy so sorry to hear about Wanda. Prayers for the family. May GOD Bless.
Bill Estes & Janet Tosh
Monday, December 11, 2023
Billy, everyone loved Wanda.. I did for sure.. worked with her for several years at Citizens. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Janelle Reeves
Monday, December 11, 2023
David, Marvin and I are so very sorry. We pray for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Dan Shelton
Monday, December 11, 2023
Bill, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I hope you can find some peace and comfort during this very difficult time. I think about you often, and I hope we can reconnect one of these times. Take care of yourself.
Bill Campbell
Monday, December 11, 2023
Billy, I am sorry for your loss. We are praying for you.