Wanda Whitson

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First Baptist Church of Paris
311 E. Main Street
Paris, AR  72855
Thursday, October 6, 2022
10:00 a.m.
Cemetery
Baxley Cemetery
N. 5th Street
Paris, AR  72855

Wanda Whitson

of Paris, AR

September 27, 1937 - October 2, 2022

Wanda Whitson, 85, a resident of Paris, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Ashton Place Health and Rehab in Barling.

She was born September 27, 1937 in Paris to the late Boyd and Zenia (Henson) Masingale. Wanda spent her working years at Tyson Foods in Clarksville. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paris, where she was active with several groups.

In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and John Masingale.

Survivors include her daughter, Kim Gaston and husband, Jim of Fort Smith; two grandchildren, Tyler Gaston of Indianapolis, Indiana and Leslie Gaston and fiancé, Chris Freeman of Van Buren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Paris, with Rev. Harlin Brewton officiating. Burial will follow in Baxley Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

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Sandy Krebs
Benton, AR
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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Prayerful condolences to Kim and family. Wanda was my sister’s sister-in-law, so Wanda has been apart of my family for over 50 years. I loved her.

Sheila Law
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Miss Wanda was a sweet lady. I will miss seeing her. Thoughts & prayers for her family.
Sheila Law & family

Linda Simon
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Wanda was such a lovely woman, a true southern lady. We will miss her in our Sunday School class. She was a faithful member. My sincere condolences to Kim and all the family.

Rita Atkinson
Benton, AR
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

We were neighbors of John and Pat.
We visited often when she visited John. She was a very sweet and kind lady and will be missed.

May the cherished memories that you have of Wanda be of comfort.
Prayers for the family in this most difficult of times.

Gene and Charlotte Davis
Paris, AR
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Monday, October 3, 2022

Kim, Wanda was a wonderful friend. She was always a beauty. She will always be remembered. We lived next door to your grandparents for four years and Gene graduated PHS with John Ray.

Margie Phillips
Paris, AR
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Monday, October 3, 2022

Kim, so sorry that Wanda, my wonderful neighbor has passed. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Teresa Henson Schluterman
Paris, AR
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Monday, October 3, 2022

Kim and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Teresa and Andy Schluterman

Gerald
PARIS,AR, AR
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Monday, October 3, 2022