Wanda Lou Havranek, 90, of Arlington, formerly of Waco, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020.
Visitation will be 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Friday March 13, 2020 at Bellmead Funeral Home with service to begin at 2:00 pm with Bobby Bridges officiating. Burial will be at Criswell Cemetery.
Wanda was born April 28, 1929 in Carter, Oklahoma to Jessie Felix and Odie Mae Ray. She was the youngest girl of 6 boys and 6 girls. When she was 2 years old, they moved to Texas by wagon. She attended various schools in Ben Hur, Criswell, etc.
She married Wade Simmons Patterson and they had three children, Cheryl, Garry and Harvey Patterson. After divorcing in 1956 Wanda went to work at Woods Manufacturing in Waco. She was a hard worker and good provider. On October 5, 1963 she married Willie Havranek and they shared a love of gardening and enjoyed sharing their yield with others and canning the rest. Wanda also enjoyed crocheting, cooking and working at the church.
In 2006, she and Willie moved to Arlington to live with her daughter, Cheryl and son-in-law Ron. They enjoyed the time they spent with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Wanda left a legacy of love and faith!
She was preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings; and her husband Willie.
Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Moore and her husband, Ron; her sons, Garry Patterson and his wife, Marlyn and Harvey Patterson; her grandchildren, Kevin Moore and his wife Beverly, Eric Moore and his wife, Julie, Justin Moore and his wife, Jessica, Desiree Patterson and Chanda Hasnaoui and her husband, Abdel; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be, Kevin Moore, Eric Moore, Justin Moore, Clayton Moore, Harrison Moore and Michael Milnes.
Honorary pallbearers will be her sons, Garry Patterson and Harvey Patterson, her son-in-law, Ron Moore, and other great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Condolences(8)
Francine Forseille Huseby
Waco, TX Friday, March 13, 2020 I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a great lady. My prayers are with you, Harvey, and the rest of your family.Sue Lewis
Farmers Branch, TX Friday, March 13, 2020 Our love, thoughts and prayers are you and your family.I know your mother is at peace and rejoicing in heaven with her love ones.
We love you,
Ronnie and Sue Lewis
Brenda R
Copperas Cove, TX Friday, March 13, 2020 Harvey Patterson, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. I know she is resting in the Heavenly Father's arms and I will continue to pray for you and your family during this time of great loss.Frank Laywell
Terrell, TX Friday, March 13, 2020 My deepest condolences for you lost.Robin
Corpus Christi, TX Friday, March 13, 2020 Wanda indeed left a legacy of Christian faith. Harvey is a testament to that. He is a treasured friend who has encouraged me and prayed for me. Wanda, from the way Harvey has described you, you have been an amazing source of strength for your mom and for Harvey during the last year or more. He has needed you, and you have been there--just as you were for your sweet mother. That is Wanda's legacy. I know you all will miss her, but she did an amazing job. Prayers of comfort for you all.Kelly Johnson
Baird, TX Friday, March 13, 2020 So sorry for your loss, Wow, coming to Texas in a covered wagon, Not many people can list that, She took her flight to Heaven on the wings of doves, She is great hands.Peggy Patterson Maddox
Eddy, TX Thursday, March 12, 2020 My deepest sympathies to you and I'm praying for the family. I love y'all.Peggy
Amy & Jeffery Brown
Elgin, TX Thursday, March 12, 2020 Aunt Wanda was one-of-a-kind. She was always so loving and caring. She always had a smile on her face that made you want to smile too. Although she will be missed by everyone, especially at the Ray Reunion. We take comfort in knowing she is now with Uncle Willie. Garry, Cheryl and Harvey and all the family, please know ya'll are all in our thoughts and prayers.God Bless, Amy and Jeffery