Wanda Lee Greene, 88, of Gainesville, Texas was called home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 30, 2020.
Wanda was born on May 17, 1932 in Sadler, Texas to James Clayburn and Florence Odell (Wood) Payne. She married Jack Greene on April 3, 1950 and they were married for 48 years prior to his passing in 1998. Wanda accepted the Lord when she was 14 years old, after an Easter sunrise service, beginning her life of service to the Lord. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Whitesboro and a former longtime member of First Baptist Church of Sadler. She was an active member of the Women’s Missionary Union. She loved working outdoors, growing her gardens and creating nesting areas for blue birds.
She is survived by her son, John “Eddie” Greene and wife, Pam of Rowlett; daughter, Betty Smith and husband, Jerry of Gainesville; daughter, Peggy Smith and husband, James of Lexington, Alabama; grandchildren, Anah Smith and Jacob Smith.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Greene, parents, James and Florence Payne and ten brothers and sisters.
Graveside services honoring Wanda will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Mike Flanagan. No formal visitation is scheduled at this time. Services are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.
You will always be remembered by your love of Jesus
I am so sorry to hear of Wanda’s passing. Used to LOVE to swing by her house “back in the day” and visit when my boys were little. She and Jack had LOTS of pecan trees and would share with me and the boys. I used to love hearing how Jack grafted so many of those trees that grew on their property. She was such a sweet lady and will be sorely missed. Praying for peace and comfort for all the family.
I am so sorry to hear of Wanda’s passing. I just saw her gravesite today.
She was a very special lady, always there to help others until she couldn’t.
Prayers for comfort and peace to Eddie, Betty and Peggy
We sure lived moved Wanda and Jack. Many memories together as we served at FBC Whitesboro. Until we meet again. Pastor Johnny and Pam Funderburg
My thoughts and prayers are with Eddie, Betty & Peggie. Your mother was a wonderful person, as your father was. They were a perfect match. May you be at peace knowing she is with our Lord & Savior.
Thank you,
your comments will be thought of often.
Your note brought back many good memories of exploring under the bridges and down the creeks as we rode bicycles back and forth from our houses
i always had the downhill ride home!
God Bless,
Eddie