Wanda Raymond Samford, 84, of Center, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016, at her residence.

 

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Karen Jones officiating.

 

Mrs. Samford was born November 16, 1931, in Iola, to Lois Kelton Raymond and Mattie Crouch Raymond.  She was an accomplished artist and also enjoyed flower gardening.  She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Samford was a member of First United Methodist Church in Center.

 

She is survived by

Husband: Jerry Samford of Center

 

Children:

Jeff Samford and wife, Joanna, of Center

Sharon Wilson and husband, Rick, of Longview

Terry Samford and wife, Penny, of Austin

Sandy Wheeler of Center

 

Grandchildren:

Jeffery Samford

Dawn White

Jeremy Lansford

Angie Tyler

Elizabeth Houston

Ashley Samford

Chris Wheeler

Nic Wheeler

Whitney Wheeler

 

Great Grandchildren:

Devon Tucker

Natalie Woodell

Maggie Samford

Everett Samford

Jayden Lansford

Owen Tyler

Brody Tyler

Lively Wheeler

 

Brother: Jack Raymond of Lake Jackson

 

Sister: Lena Junek of Snook

 

Preceded in death by

Grandson: Matthew Lansford

Parents: Lois Kelton Raymond and Mattie Crouch Raymond

Brother: Dub Raymond