Wanda Pauline Haynes of Bonham, Texas, formerly of McKinney, Texas passed away September 30, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born to James Alvin and Mary Louise (Millican) Davis on October 10, 1932 in Climax, Texas.
Wanda married Paris “Possum” Haynes on January 21, 1950 in Gainesville, Texas. She was a member at Northside Church of Christ in Bonham, Texas. Wanda was an Elder's wife while they served in McKinney. Wanda loved to entertain in her home, cooking for family, church and friends. She was very well known for her homemade pies.
Wanda’s career included ownership of KiddieVille Day Care in Plano and employment at Collin County Mental Health in McKinney. Always a dedicated worker, she also spent years in volunteer work at TMC Hospital as a Pink Lady in Bonham. She volunteered at Northside Church of Christ, Meals on Wheels, and Kids Free Luncheon Program.
Wanda is survived by her daughter, Connie Alexander and husband, Terry of Telephone, Texas; daughter, Donna Goddard and husband, Howard of Grant, Oklahoma; son, Gary Haynes and wife, Sharon of Bonham, Texas; son, Rodney Haynes and wife, DeAnna of Hideaway, Texas; grandchildren, Christi Smith and husband, Gary of Ravenna, Texas, B.J. Alexander of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Paula Thompson and husband, David of Peyton, Colorado, Tammy Evans and husband, Jamey of Sawyer, Oklahoma, Kim Robinson of Durant, Oklahoma, Matt Goddard and wife, Jennifer of Durant, Oklahoma, Megan Smith and husband, Jacob of Tyler, Texas, and Amber Romano and husband, Nick of Nacogdoches, Texas; 18 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brother, Wendell Davis and wife, Fay of Brookhaven, Mississippi; and sister, Sheila Morrow and husband, Jim of Weatherford, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Haynes; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brother, James Davis; and sister, Louise Hutchison.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2024 at Northside Church of Christ in Bonham, Texas. The family will receive guests for a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, Texas following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Berean Children’s Home, 1180 Berea Trail SE, Bogue Chitto, Mississippi 39629.