Wanda Mae Merryman

Wanda Mae Merryman, 88, of Cross Plains, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Rising Star, Texas surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, February 2, at 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Cross Plains, Texas with Kevin Morton officiating. Burial will follow at Belle Plain Cemetery in Callahan County, Texas. The family will have a time of visitation Saturday, February 1 from 6:00-7:00 pm at Higginbotham Funeral Home in Cross Plains, Texas.

Wanda was born October 22, 1931 in Putnam, Texas to the Late James Oran Warren and Gladys Pauline (Taylor) Warren. Wanda married R. C. Merryman in Albany, Texas on September 21, 1949, who preceded her on March 20, 2006. Wanda was a sales consultant and owner of Sassy Lady Cosmetics & Gifts. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Wanda was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, R. C. Merryman; infant son, Robert Oran Merryman; parents, James Oran Warren and Gladys Pauline (Taylor) Warren; sister, Mary Byrd.

Wanda is survived by her 2 sons, David James Merryman of Cross Plains; Tommy Dale Merryman of Baird; daughter, Mary Ann Knott of Espanola, NM; 5 grandchildren, Willie Guy Merryman; Tiffany Renee Walker; Nikki Russell Free; Lindy Dawn Ashlock; Jake David Merryman; 8 great grandchildren, Lakeney Walker; Mikera Walker; Nakadah Walker; Ryan Merryman; Johnathan Merryman; Tyler Brame; Blayzon Walker; Cash Ashlock; Clara Ashlock; brother James Warren of San Angelo.