of Mayflower, AR
June 6, 1936 - April 14, 2019
Wanda Lou Evans McDonald Cox, 82, of Mayflower gained her heavenly wings, April 14, 2019. She was born June 6, 1936 in Old Austin, Arkansas to the late William Owen and Hazel Evans. Wanda was a military wife; and of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and reading; but most of all she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wanda was a cook for many years at Stroud's Country Diner in Mayflower. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, John McDonald and Elvis Cox, three sisters, Carol Shaw, Sammie Jean Evans and Freda Marlene Evans.
Wanda was survived by her son, Eddie (Karen) McDonald, two daughters, Janice Johnson and Donna (Jamie) Neal, four grandchildren, Samuel Johnson, Austin (Britain) McDonald, Kaitlyn (Tyler) Ryals and Wesley (Misti) Neal, three great-grandchildren, Turner McDonald, Amelia Ryals and Kai Neal, four brothers, Johnny Ray Evans, Bill Evans, Jim Evans and Chock Evans, two sisters, Sherry Jerrell and Ione Mitchell and many more family and friends.
The family would like to extend a Special Thank you to the staff at Salem Place Nursing and Rehab for their loving care, friendship and support.
A Memorial Graveside will be 11:00AM Friday, April 19, 2019 at Mayflower Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Salem Place Nursing Home Activities Fund or a Charity of your choice.
Christie and I are just learning of Wanda's death tonight, April 22. We are sorry for your loss. To all of the Evan's family, we offer our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss..if you need anything let us know..praying for you and your family...
Donna and family,
My prayers go out to you for the loss of Wanda. She was one of a kind. I will always have fond memories of her.
We love you Aunt Wanda in body and spirit. Give our daughter Skylar a hug for us.
Love Olean
Janice,Donna & Eddie, Sorry for the loss of your Mom. I remember Aunt Wanda would say if your sitting up with me, I am better go home. When we would keep her up late.
So sorry to hear about Wanda. Love this lady so much. She was one my mother's best friends plus she was my daughter's baby sitter. I remember alot of her and mom and the things they did. Tell momma I said hi Wanda.
I’m so sorry for your loss Janice and Sam. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
To the McDonald and Evans family I am sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers for Gods comfort with the family.
Aunt Wanda will be greatly missed by her family members and her host of friends.
Love you and miss you so much Wanda Lou. Glad i was able to help take care of you all these years. Rest easy wonderful lady.
Sorry for your loss, praying for family.