Nanny was deeply loved by all who knew her, family and friends alike.  Her family was always the most important thing in her life, and she delighted in every family get-togather that she created.  She was married for 49 years to the love of her life, Elzy, and raised twin girls with unconditional love and humor.
     She was born in Coleman Texas in 1935, and struggled all through her childhood with severe asthma, making it impossible for her to attend school.  Through her determination she taught herself to read and write, and she made sure that school was important for her children.  Her daughters Jalan Lynn, and Kalan Diane were born in Brownwood Texas on July 3rd, 1958, and when the girls were 2 years old, the family moved to Corpus Christi Texas, where they stayed until moving to Houston Texas when Elzy was transferred by his company. 
     In Houston she was very active in church, and taught the youth group, Awanas.  She hardly ever missed a church service, and that continued when she and her husband moved to Brownwood Texas in 1994.  She was very close to her older sister, Annie Mcdonald, and tended to her when she was terminally ill with stomache cancer.  It was just 5 years later when Wanda learned that she had ovarian cancer, and began chemotherapy, and underwent a hysterectomy.
     She fought courageously for 3 years before cancer claimed her life, never once giving up in her trust in the Lord.  She was a living testimony to the love of God, and daily gave her family faith and inspiration.  She rarely missed a church service, continuing to minister to others, and singing with her family  about the Grace of our Lord in total faith and conviction. 
     She is the bravest person I know, and her loss has left a huge hole in all our lives.  I was honored to have her as a Mother and my best friend.  Rarely complaining, and always loving.  I miss you Mom, and will be counting the days till we meet in Glory.