Wanda Evans

Wanda Lee Evans, 90, of Huntsville; passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at Countryside Assisted Living, Huntsville. She was born Saturday, October 14, 1933, at Wharton; to Henry Elmer and Mima Jo Stansell Steele. Wanda married Glen Albert Evans on Wednesday, November 8, 1950, at Bentonville, and together they were parents to four children. She was a homemaker and a member of Upper Whorton Church. Wanda's heart was devoted to her faith, and she lived a life filled with kindness and Christian values. She was a loving mother, very hospitable to friends and family, and a hard worker. Wanda was well known for being an excellent cook and especially for her mouthwatering fried chicken and dinner rolls. Beyond the kitchen, she found joy in gardening, canning, sewing, painting, exploring genealogy, and taking leisurely drives along the scenic back roads of Madison County. Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Evans; her parents, Henry and Mima Steele; one son-in-law, Gary Bohannan, one grandson-in-law, Nathan Jones; three brothers, one who died in infancy, Ray Steele, and Maurice Steele; and two sisters. Reba Clark, and Norma Kendig. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, David Evans, of Huntsville; Alan and Sheila Evans, of Harrison; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and John Allgood, of Batesville; and Janet and Ronnie Villines, of Harrison; 11 grandchildren, Emily Jones Tanner, Caleb Evans, Samuel Evans, Elisabeth Baxter, Jessica Evans, Rebecca Bramley, Steven Allgood, Stuart Allgood, William Allgood, Amanda Pickett, Cindy Bohannan; two step-grandchildren, Sondra Moore, and Melanie Trammell; 18 great-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren, and one step-great-great-grandchild. Wanda is also survived by four cousins, Ruth Cornett, Mona Villines, Arthur Steele, and Helen Tait; many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. The family will receive friends 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, Friday, February 9, 2024, at Brashears Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 9, 2024, at Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. with David Evans officiating. Pallbearers will be Steven Allgood, Stuart Allgood, William Allgood, Kris Baxter, Caleb Evans, and Samuel Evans. Interment will immediately follow services at Upper Campground Cemetery, Huntsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Wanda's name may be made to Upper Campground Cemetery, c/o Dara Martin, 437 Madison 2535, Huntsville, AR 72740, or to the charity of your choosing. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the compassionate staff at Countryside Assisted Living for the exceptional care and unwavering dedication they provided in looking after their beloved mother. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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Wanda Evans

October 14, 1933 - February 2, 2024