WANDA SMITH

May 14, 1938 – March 24, 2017

Wanda Geraldean Smith was born May 14, 1938 to James and Retha Goodman Farris in Okemah, Oklahoma.  She departed this life March 24, 2017 at the age of 78 years 10 months and 10 days.

Wanda attended grade school in Tuskegee, Oklahoma before graduating from Slick High School.  Wanda Farris and Sonny Smith were Married in June of 1957 to this union was born one son, Todd.  They made their home in the Bristow and Stroud area spending nearly 38 years together before his passing January18, 1995. Wanda filled her family’s home with love, laughter and care in such a way that only she could; she loved deeply.  When Wanda had free time she enjoyed spending time with her grand kids and family, working with wood and any type of arts and craft.  She had beautiful Craftsmanship and a lot of love and she would give advice to anyone she met.

Wanda is survived by her son Todd of Bristow, two brothers; Blacky Farris and Jim Farris of Bristow; three sisters, Bonnie Miller of Stroud, Wilma Estes of Modesto, California and Neva Holbrook of Bristow; three grandchildren, Ashley Smith, Tylr Smith and Rylee Smith all of Bristow and daughter in law Chrysti Smith Ramsey also of Bristow.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Howard Farris and T. J. Farris; three sisters, Lois Rice, Maxine Bench and Ima Jean Gosa.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 At Magnolia Memorial Garden with Reverend John Tidwell officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to cover service cost at www.gofundme.com/wanda-dean-smiths-burial-expense .  Condolences maybe made to the family online at www.hutchinsmaplesfuneralhome.com

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