Mrs. Wanda Vanette Smith

Wanda was raised in Alto, Texas where she attended and graduated from Alto High School. As a child/teenager, Wanda was a girl scout, a member of multiple committees and clubs in her school, a cheerleader and very active in the 4H Club, where she won many competitions for her beautiful dress designs and creations (fun fact: Wanda designed and created 13 bridesmaids and flower girl dresses).

She continued her education at Prairie View A&M University where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees. Wanda completed Undergrad as a Home Economics Major, but with both parents as passionate educators, Education became her destiny. She completed her Masters in Education and went on to inspire young children for the next 28 years. After retiring in 2007, she continued to inspire at the collegiate level at Lone Star Community College for about 3 years.

Wanda was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she gave her life to Christ. She was also a member of the ZETA PHI BETA Sorority Incorporated, Omega Gamma Chapter at Prairie View A&M University. She (Dimples) served as President of her line, “Blue Fire,” Spring of 1975.

While attending Prairie View A&M, Wanda met Kenneth Smith. Wanda and Kenneth were married on November 25, 1978 at New Hope Baptist Church in Alto Texas. To this Union two children were born, Fallon in 1981 and Kevin in 1987.

What everybody knew about Wanda was that, no matter which hat she wore - mommy, daughter, sister, friend, teacher - she was always the same; smiling, accepting and loving. With Wanda no one was a stranger. She herself was accepted and embraced by many. Her loving nature did not go unrewarded. God in his mercy and his grace lovingly called her home on Friday the 27th of September, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her parents Valentine and Euretta Waddleton.

Wanda leaves a legacy of love: She leaves to cherish her memories her husband - Kenneth Smith; one daughter - Fallon Johnson (Eddie Johnson); one son - Kevin Smith; two stepsons Cedric and Kenryck; one brother - Wayne Waddleton; one niece - Whitney Waddleton and one grandchild, the love of her life, Edlon Janae’ Johnson, and a host of cousins and friends who will miss her immensely.

Wanda Vanette Waddleton Smith rest peacefully. We love you always.