of Marshall, AR

October 23, 1933 - January 24, 2026

Wanda Lee Williams, age 92 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Rock Springs, Arkansas on October 23rd, 1933 to William Ervin Bryan and Girtha Yolian Ratchford Bryan. Wanda married Paul Ray Williams on January 3rd, 1951. They were married for 43 years before his death in 1994.

Wanda was a member of Red Oak Freewill Baptist Church for 50 years. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School and was the church secretary for many years. Wanda went to the 8th grade at the Morning Star School and went on to get her GED many years later. She graduated from Curry Beauty School in St. Charles, Missouri and owned and operated a beauty shop in Morning Star and the Harriet area for 40 years. Wanda was a proud and dedicated member of The Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed working alongside her husband on the dairy farm. Her most fulfilling job was being a professional ''Granny''. She was devoted to her family and time spent with them was her greatest joy.

Survivors include her son, Paul Ray Williams Jr. and wife Trina of Marshall; three grandchildren, Paul Ray (Treigh) Williams III of Marshall, Nancy Elizabeth Weaver of Fayetteville and Alex Christopher Williams of Marshall; three great-grandchildren, Ashton Weaver of Fayetteville, Cole Weaver of Fayetteville and Mason Williams of Bentonville; one sister, Ravanelle Bloebaum of Columbia, Missouri; and many extended family and good friends who will deeply mourn her passing.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Yolian Bryan; her husband, Paul Ray Williams Sr.; and brother, C.L. Bryan.

Funeral services for Wanda will be 2:00 PM Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. James Horton officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens where Wanda will be laid to rest beside her husband Paul Ray. Bearers will be Paul Ray Williams III, Niagle Ratchford, Allen Brock, Alex Williams, L.C. Ratchford and Mason Williams.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com