She was a retired Dental Assistant, working in Los Alamos and Albuquerque. She was a Baptist and an active member of her church in Albuquerque. Wanda loved planting flowers and working in the yard.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Will G. Gardner; two brothers, Arthur Clingman, Jr. (Buddy) of California, Bobby Pearson Clingman of Lubbock, TX and one sister, Sue Carolyn Clingman of Waren.
Survivors include two sisters, Arthurline Clingman of Austin, TX and Lanier Carson of Monticello; nephew, Richard Carson and wife Karen Carson of Monticello; great-niece, Melanie Carson of Conway, one adopted sister, Judy McInnis of Austin, TX; cousins, friends and a very special friend, Beverly Hudson.
Condolences(5)
Barry & Vicky Haisty
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 7, 2015 Barry and I had the pleasure of knowing and having Wanda as our neighbor for many years "up on the Hill." She was truly a one of a kind fun-loving and caring Christian lady who loved all of God's animals and will be missed dearly. It's comforting to know we will see her again some sweet day, and she is having a "wonderful time up there" with our precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her loved ones who preceded her to help welcome her home.Barbara Joyner Eakin
Portland, OR Monday, January 12, 2015 My sis Joyce and I would visit our cousin Wanda whenever we got a chance. Our time together was always full of fun and laughter. Wanda had great stories to tell and one could tell she really enjoyed people and life in general. We will miss her and always remember her with a smile. My love and sympathy to her family.Anne Hiebsch
Hamburg, AR Monday, January 12, 2015 God Bless You All. Wanda was my special angel and best friend in the world, I'll miss her every day. We met when I was working ,she need some sunflowers pillow made. Imade them for her. She called me Wal-Mart Anne. You are all in my prayers .Let me know if you need anything Love Anne Hiebsch
Brenda Ezell
Warren, AR Sunday, January 11, 2015 Our prayers are with the family. I am the daughter of Wanda's friend in Warren. My Mom Larniece Lawton Ezell and Wanda grew up together on Gannaway St in Warren, they lived across the street from each other and I have heard both of them talk about the fun they had together. Especially when my mom would get home from a date and Wanda would be in her bed waiting on her to get home. My mom loved Wanda like a sister and I loved her like an Aunt. I will miss talking and seeing her. We would talk for hours on the phone. Glad I was able to go and see her a couple of weeks ago, had no idea it would be the last time.RIP Wanda, we love you, Larniece Lawton Ezell and Brenda Ezell
Joyce Joyner Hightower
Tumbling Shoals, AR Sunday, January 11, 2015 We will miss our sweet cousin, Wanda. WE had a lot of laughs. Our sympathy to her precious family.