WENDELKEN, WILLIAM HENRY - Clay County, Arkansas | WILLIAM HENRY WENDELKEN - Arkansas Gravestone Photos

William Henry WENDELKEN

Corning Cemetery
Clay County,
Arkansas

William Henry
1932 - 2010
Wanda
1930 - 2015

Wanda Wendelken, 84, of Snellville, GA., passed away Sunday at her home surrounded by her family and cat, Smokey. She was the daughter of the late Elsworth H. Rice and Maggie Rice. She grew up on a farm during hard times but despite humble beginnings she took the reins of her life into her own hands and worked her way up to become an executive secretary in the Veteran's Administration. With her late husband Captain William Henry Wendelken of the United States Army they lived and worked in many places around the world including Hawaii and France, where they had their only son David Neal Wendelken. Wanda was an excellent decorator and always made their house a home.

The family eventually made their way back near home to Memphis, TN., where they lived for many years. After William passed she wished to be near her sister, Helen Rich, and moved to Snellville. Selling your home and leaving where you have lived for over 40 years is a big step, but doing that when you are 79 tells you she was a tough lady. She was an excellent cook and was enjoying teaching Meghan and Daniel Johnson (her niece's children) to cook.

One of her favorite things was getting dressed up and going to the Fox Theater with her sister Sara and her husband Gregg Johnson and their children. They always ended the night with a trip to the Varsity for frosted orange. Her love for life and the fun we had will be missed.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 6:00 PM in the Eternal Hills Funeral Home Chapel in Snellville, GA. The graveside service began at 1:00 PM on October 3, 2015 with pastor Herbert Ellis officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations can sent to the Wounded Warrior Project, P O Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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Submitted: 6/10/16 • Approved: 6/10/16 • Last Updated: 6/13/16 • R1144221-G1144221-S3

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