Wanda Nell Bland of Pasadena, TX went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2013. She was born July 11, 1938 in Huntsville, TX. Wanda grew up in Houston and attended Milby High School. She later married Laurence Bland, her husband of 54 years and settled in Pasadena where they raised their two children, Shawna and Brent. Wanda loved life, people, spending time with her grandchildren, traveling and was very active in her church and community. She was blessed to have many friends and a full and rewarding life. She is survived by her husband Laurence Bland; brother John Coburn; her daughter Shawna Bland-Tregre and children Krista, Zachary and Kyleigh; son Brent and wife Kerri and children Ashley, Hunter and Sydney. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 5PM to 7PM at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 2PM at South Main Baptist Church 4300 East Beltway 8 in Pasadena, TX with Dr. Ron Lyles officiating. To share words of comfort with the family, please visit www.grandviewfunerals.com.
