of west Helena, AR
July 27, 1944 - June 20, 2011
Wanda Jean Heagwood, 66, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Mrs. Heagwood was born July 27, 1944 at Haynes, Arkansas to the late Madeline and Noel Nelson. She was employed as treasurer for the Helena/West Helena School District for 20 years and later transferred to the Barton/Lexa School District where she worked for an additional 17 years. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in West Helena.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Donald Heagwood of West Helena; three sons, Lee Heagwood (Susan) of Helena, Arkansas, Richie Heagwood (Marcine) of Crestview, Florida, and Jeff Heagwood (Naomi) of Helena; seven grandchildren, Tiffany Schaffhauser (Michael) of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Andrew Heagwood (Georgianna) of Norman, Oklahoma, Shana Heagwood and Tony Heagwood of Crestview, Florida, Abby Heagwood, Josh Heagwood and Jacob Heagwood all of Helena; two great-grandchildren, Chase Schaffhauser of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Caezon Heagwood of Norman, Oklahoma; two sisters, Julia Armes of Collierville, Tennessee and Rita King (Joe) of Helena; nieces and nephews, Amber Armes of Memphis, Tennessee, Will Armes (Cindy) of Pope, Mississippi, Jill Lawrence (Barry) of Helena, and Holly Whaley (Shain ) of West Helena.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bo Nelson.
Graveside services for Wanda Jean Heagwood will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2011 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Jim Harrison will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena.
Pallbearers are Shain Whaley, Barry Lawrence, Robert Cummings, Danny Newsom, Claude Lee, and Will Armes.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 572-2571.
Dear Heagwood family,
We only recently found out about both Don's and Wanda's passing. We cannot tell you how deeply saddened we were at the news. The entire Heagwood/Nelson family is like extended family to us. Please accept our deepest condolences. Lee/Ritchie/Jeff...may you find an everlasting peace to comfort you in these difficult times...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you...always...
Steve & Teresa
Richie I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My prayers go out to you and your dear family.
I spent many a good time w/Wanda and I am very saddened to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family members....I know how much she meant to each of you and I'm sure you will all miss her. Memories are a wonderful thing though....they will keep her forever in your hearts. Please know I care and that Wanda has a special place in my heart, too.
I just wanted to say how sorry I am about your lose and my prayes are with you and your hole family.
Donald and Family,
Wanda will be greatly missed by all. She always treated me as if I was a daughter not just a dauter-in-law. I have great memeories of our Wal-Mart and Burger Shack runs on Sat mornings after our house cleaning... I pray that the Lord will comfort each of you during this difficult time.
Love In Christ,
Kim
To all the family, I am so sadden to hear of the loss of such a dear, sweet , beautiful lady both inside and out. She always had a smile for everyone. I know there are no words that can comfort you at this time but knowing that she is no longer suffering. May the LORD wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you the comfort you need. Abby I remember well losing my grandmother and it hurt so much but know she loved you and everyone of her grandchildren deeply. Love to all of you.
We are very saddened by the loss of Wanda, may God be with you and your families in this time of sorrow...our hearts and prayers are with you.....sincerely, Michael and Vicky Savage, Jason, Brandy and Stuart Savage, and Richard and Lea Miller, Jordan, Mikalyn Reece and Brianna, and Aaron Miller.........and Marie Hensley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Please accept my condolesces. I never had the honor of meeting Mres. Wanda Heagwood; but I did have the honor to have known a very close part of her; Rich. I am very sadden by your loss.
vV/R
Robert Fisher
I am so sorry for the loss of such a dear sweet lady> My thoughts and prayers go out to each and every family member!
DONALD AND FAMILY
I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!
Donald, Rita and family,
So sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort and help you through this. Wanda was so special and so loved.
Rita
Mr.Donald ,jeff,lee,richie im sorry to hear we loss Mrs.Wanda.Time passes so fast an still it seems like just yesterday our families would all get together down at the pumping station an enjoy.I sure miss those days but the memories are great.May god be with u an we will keep the family in our prayers. Sincerely Rodney Laureles an family
It was a pleasure to work with Mrs. Wanda at Barton. She was such a sweet lady who always had time for us when we came in to bother her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Cherish your memories!
We are saddened by your loss. We will keep all of y'all in our hearts & prayers. Hold on to your memories for they will see you thru the days ahead.
Matt. 18-20
Don, I was shocked and saddened to read about Wanda's sudden death. I had no idea that she was ill. You and your family are in my prayers. Bob
Mr. Don and Family,
May God's peace give you comfort in this sorrowful time. Keep the memories in your hearts forever and remember what a wonderful person Ms. Wanda was.
My prayers are with you all.
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wanda was such a sweet person and she will be missed
Love , Pat & Romey
Lee and family, We are saddened at the loss. We know this has been short but that is better than pain. Hang on to your memories. Those can never be taken away. You are in our prayers.
My prayers and thoughts are .with your family at this very difficult time in your life. Wanda was a very sweet lady.
Donald, Rita, and all the family,
My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time. Wanda was such a special person and will surely be missed. I'll continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Don, Lee and family: I have wonderful, fond memories of working with Wanda. She was truly a class act. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
My prayers are with you at this time of your loss. Wanda will be missed by many. As a youngster her family lived beside my mother-in-law, so I know what a fine loving person she was. She was an exceptionally gracious person whose memory will be everlasting. Please accept my sympathy.
Donald, Lee and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in our thoughts & prayers
And to Tiffany, we are so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Hope to see you tomorrow night or Thursday morning.
Patsy & Butch
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We are so sorry for the loss of your sister Mrs. Rita. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Donald, Rita and family: I was so sorry to learn of Wanda's passing. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
RIch, Thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
TO: JEFF & NAOMI
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY REMEMBERING THE GOOD TIMES AT WHPD
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. She was such a sweet, sweet lady.
To Wanda's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Wanda was such a wonderful person. I was blessed to have known her. May God bless and keep you all in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Jill and I send our sincere condolences. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Wanda.
We are so sorry to hear about Wanda, she was a great lady, so helpful to us all. I met Wanda in 1978 We were new in town and she recommended me for the job at the Helena School Dist, I will ever remember her for her great kindness. Our love goes out to her family.
Ruby
All of Wanda's family, it really hurts to lose someone I have known from the time I was a kid, but the memories of yesteryear are dear. Words are just not there at this time that may make it any easier on either one of you, but have faith that she is walking on streets of gold, no pain, no tears, looking down on each of you with that beautiful smile. God Bless each of you, and Ms. Jill Quinn said he is sending you a hug
There are so many these I can say about Wanda, she was truly a blessing. I know you all will miss her greatly and for that I am so sorry. I can just see her and her good friend Nona Laureles getting their manson ready for their family that they loved so. We send our love to all, Corky & Diane King
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this time. May God wrap His arms around you and comfort you at this time. Remember your memories can never be taken away and will be there for comfort always.
John and Anita (Maples) Ott and family
The family is in our prayers at this time.
You are all in my prayers now & always.
Don,Rich and family: We are greatly saddened by Wanda's passing. Our hearts go out to all of you. Words are terrible inadequate at times like this but it was an honor to have known this lovely gracious lady with such a big heart. The world was a much better place for having had her in it. It was a pleasure to be a guest i n her home. Wanda welcomed our daughter into her family accepting her as she was and gave her unconditional love for that we were most grateful. We have been proud to share two lovely grandchildren with her and one step-grandson. We will keep all of you close in prayer.
I wanted to send my condolences to Wanda's family. I too, know the feeling of loss. It is never easy to have part with our loved ones. The world can seem like a very cold and difficult place. After every rain storm though, there is sun light. Our Creator provides us with a beautiful promise at Revelation 21:3,4. He promises us of a time when the distresses of this world will be a thing of past. I hope that those verses will bring you comfort and hope.
Rich and family: our deepest condolences and prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort you through this time of sorrow.
Our prayers are with the family.
Rita, Joe and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Jill & Holly:
Please know you all are in our prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Laurie McLendon, Nicholas McLendon, and Katie McLendon Walzer
Rich, our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. As I see your Mom's photo I can see you. Your Mom will live on in you and your memories of her will provide comfort. Take care;-)
Dear family,
Mrs. Wanda was a friend to me, and I loved visiting with her in the Administration office at Barton. Fred and I will continue praying for the Lord's grace to be upon you during this great time of grief.
In Christ,
Fred and Terry B. Garrison
Lee, Rita & family
My sincere condolences to you at this most difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rita and family-I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady and I will always remembering visiting with her when she was at Barton. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this difficult time.
Sonic,
My deepest condolences. Even thought you are my best friend, I never got the chance to meet your mother. By reading other's comments and knowing you, I know she's a special lady that's in Jesus care right now.
Donald and family, We are so sorry for your loss, she was a sweet lady. Your family will be in our prayers.
Lee, Richie,Jeff, Mr. Donald:
I am so sorry to hear of your Mrs. Wanda's passing. My family will keep you guys in our prayers.
Rita and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though I didn't know Wanda, I felt like I did from hearing you talk about her so much. My heart goes out to the entire family.
Love you,
Karen
I love you Wanda and will miss you. Even though I did not see you often, you were in my thoughts.,We had so many good times and laughter was always there. You were so caring and helpful to those who were ill or in need.. You will be missed my dear cousin.... Love you lots.
Donald, Lee, Jeff, Rita and the whole family, I am truly sorry to hear about Wanda. God Bless you all.
Rita: So sorry to hear of your sisters passing. I know this will be a hard time for you and your family. I will remember you in my prayers.
Rita: So sorry to hear of your sisters passing. I know this will be a hard time for you and your family. I will remember you in my prayers.
DON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOGHTS AND PRAYERS JIM MAYER & fAMILY
Rita and family - I'm so sorry to hear about Wanda. She was such a beautiful person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I always liked Wanda, she was so cheerful and helpful. I'll say a prayer for your family in this difficult time.
I want to express sympathy to Donald, the boys, her sisters, Holly,and Jill. I know you will miss her. Wanda was a pleasure to know and work with.
Sincerely,
Linda Jacks
So sorry to hear about Wanfa.
Margaret has kept me posted on a day to day basics
keeping all of you in my prayers She will be trully missesd
Donald, Frances and I are so sorry to hear about Wanda's death. You and your Family are in our thoughts and prayers....
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this sweet lady. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. Please know you will all be in my prayers, and thoughts during this sad time. Love, Billie Sue Rohrscheib
My heart goes out to the entire family. What a wonderful lady!!! Ms. Wanda has touched ALOT of people, me for one. I will never forget how she just takes care of everyone from the times we used to run the streets of Kentucky and Cherrydale till working at Barton with her, she just tended to all of us. My heart and prayers are with the family. Love yall Debbie Muffoletto Young
Wanda, I will miss you,I think of you as a dear friend and like a sister. Don and I send our love and sympathy to your family.
Mike and I are saddened by your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, May God grant you peace and comfort during this time, and may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Peace and prayers to you
Don, Jeff and family, I am really sorry to hear about your loss. Wanda was a very dear person. I haven't seen any of you for a few years, and had no idea that she was in ill health. I pray for you and your family to remain strong. Wanda will be missed tremendously.
Dwayne Henry Sr.
Rita, Jill and Holly,
Words fail me in my expression of sadness for you in this time of loss. My family and your family share the same kind of bond when it comes to loving our blood relatives. I just hope that you will find peace in knowing Wanda is no longer in pain and that she is in our Heavenly Father's arms. May God Bless you all.
Sheri, Mike, Michelle & Larry
and The Kuhre Family