Wanda Ann Wheelis Smith

WEST MONROE – Wanda Ann Wheelis Smith, 81, of West Monroe, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 27, 2018. Wanda was born July 16, 1937, in Eros, LA, to the union of Harry and Hazel Wheelis who predeceased her.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Willie Monroe Smith; Daughters, Teresa Boggan Smith (Julie), Renee Kent (Tommy), and Faith Smith; Grandchildren, Misty Redding (Nathan), Zachary Womack, Brandon Kent, Todd Alan Lenard, Jr., Jessica Stover (Billy), and Joy Roberts. Great-grandchildren: Parker Redding, Hayden Redding, Jenna Westmoreland, Juliana Breland, Rosalie Breland, and Elliott Roberts. Brother, David Wheelis (Gail), Sisters: Grace Pepper (Joe) and Elaine Gewin (Ben). And a host of friends and relatives.

She was retired from Ouachita Parish Schools as a Bus Driver after 26 years at Woodlawn Elementary & Jr. High. She enjoyed her church and listening to gospel music. She enjoyed bowling, volleyball and watching her children and grandchildren playing ball or racing on the weekends.

Mother dedicated her life to serving others in her family and her community. We were blessed to have her daily in our lives. She was well known for her awesome biscuits, and chicken and dressing, and she enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Mom cooked every Sunday until her health declined and everyone was welcome as there was always plenty on the table. She touched the lives of so many in the Woodlawn – Mt. Vernon Community and was lovingly known as “Aunt Wanda” or “G-Maw” to family and friends. Mom embodied the saying “it takes a village” and was a mother figure to everyone who knew and loved her. Mother leaves behind a rich and beautiful legacy and will be missed by all who were blessed to know her.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 28, from 5 – 8 PM at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 29, at 10:00 a.m., at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Bro. Everett Geis and Bro. Pat Lofton officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be her beloved grandsons, Zachary Womack, Brandon Kent, Todd Alan Lenard, Jr. Pallbearers will be Nathan Redding and her nephews Mike Wheelis, Don Wheelis, Chris Wheelis, Patrick Wheelis and Phillip Wheelis.

Online Registry/condolence:www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com