Wanda Williams, 83 of Springdale, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, March 7, 2024, surrounded by her entire family, hand in hand with the love of her life.  She was ushered into Heaven with the love and praise of her family. She was born May 2, 1940, in Harrison, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Minnie Macom Bailey and Curtis Paul Bailey.  And sister to the late Danny Ross Bailey.

Wanda was a deeply spiritual woman who shared this love with her family and friends.  She was an inspiration to all who knew her and was admired and loved by her entire family.  The impact of Wanda's unconditional love will be felt for generations to come.  She was beautiful, her smile and laugh were contagious and one of a kind. She made her house a home to all who entered her front door.  Her face would light up when the front door would swing open. You were welcome day or night, and she was always there waiting with a cup of coffee.  Her children and grandchildren call her home their "Safe Place".  Wanda loved her family, truly loved them, and made sure they knew it.  She loved having her house full.

Wanda was a homemaker, but that doesn't really sum up what her life meant.  She was a Wife, a Mother, a Nurse, a Friend, a Disciplinarian, a Guidance Counselor, and the Rock that brought stability to her family.  Wanda went to school in Harrison, Arkansas until her High School years, when she moved to Springdale, Arkansas with her parents.  It was here that she met her Soul Mate, Johnny.  She said when she saw him, she knew he was hers.  And, he was, for more than 66 years.  They married on July 31, 1958, in Ozark, Arkansas and settled in Springdale.  Theirs was an adventurous journey. They journeyed to California for several years before moving back to Springdale where they started their family.  Wanda went to Marsha Kay Beauty College in Mountain Home, Arkansas and owned her own Beauty Shop for several years.  She then worked for Wal-Mart and retired in 1995.  After retiring she cared for her mother and brother for several years.  Wanda was always a caregiver.  She was there for whatever ailment you had, whether it was physical, spiritual, or emotional.  Wanda raised her children, helped raise her grandchildren and loved her great grandchildren.  Wanda helped with after school pick up, dance class, football practice, baseball, and softball practices.  The consummate rock for all who needed her.

Wanda is survived by her beloved husband, Johnny Williams.  Her children, Sheila Harbin and husband Steve of Mountain Pine, Ar.  Jaclyn White and husband Sean of Springdale, Ar.  Damon Williams and wife CJ of Bella Vista, Ar and Chad Williams and partner Danielle of Siloam Springs, Ar. She is survived by 14 grandchildren.  Tim Linn and wife Jaime of Prairie Grove, Ar. Jeff Linn of Mountain Pine, Ar. Chris Linn and fiancé Amanda of Bella Vista, Ar. Megan Perry and fiancé Lawrence of Port Orchard, Wa. Jordyn Durkee and husband Josef, of Knoxville, Tn. Sarah Perry of Fayetteville, Ar. Blake Williams and wife Alissa of Prairie Grove, Ar.  Kynleigh Phillips and husband Jordan of Bella Vista Ar.  Rebekah White and fiancé Cody of Port Orchard, Wa. Joshua White and partner Alyssa of Port Orchard, Wa. Noah Williams of Phoenix, Az. Ryley Williams and wife Raneesha of Tahlequah, Ok. Zane Williams of Bella Vista, Ar. Gwyneth Williams of Springdale, Ar.

8 Bonus Grandchildren Christopher Jackson of Rogers, Ar and Cari Abraham of Bentonville, Ar. Gracie Dobbs of Fayetteville Ar. Jackson Dobbs of Siloam Springs, Ar and Easton of Siloam Springs, Ar. Charles Harbin of Tennessee, Elizabeth Fraley and husband Clay of N Little Rock, Ar. Mallory Reid and husband Kaleb of Mountain Pine, Ar.

She is survived by 26 great grandchildren.  Maddison Linn, Jacob Linn, Asher Linn, Maison Linn, Kaleb Linn, Dylon Linn, Peyton Linn, Matthew Linn, Olivia Hammock, Nora Hammock, Leighla Durkee, Coraline Durkee, Aiden Myer, Lucy Williams, Bennett Williams, Ava Phillips, Wyatt Phillips, Marley Fraley, Maisy Fraley, Olliver Fraley, Gianna Harbin, Jayce Wallace, Parker Terry, Sabrina Barfield, Kenneth Manis, Preston Wright.

She is survived by her cousin Janie McBride with whom she was more a sister than a cousin, and Janie's children Jennifer Archer and Jeremy McBride.

The family receive friends Wednesday from 2:00PM till 2:45PM at the Chapel of Memorial Funeral Home.

Graveside service will be 3PM, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Sonora Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.