Wanda Leen Taylor

Wanda Leen Taylor, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the age of 96. Her life was a testament to love, family, and the simple joys that filled her days.

Wanda was born on June 14, 1928, in Hector, Arkansas, to Whit and Nettie (Millikin) Bryan. On October 2, 1944, she married the love of her life, Leonard Julian Taylor, in Reno, Nevada. Together, they built a life rich in love and dedication, a marriage that would have marked its 80th anniversary this year.

Wanda’s family will greet friends at Welcome Home Free Will Baptist Church, 233 Welcome Home Road, Hector, on Saturday, August 31, 2024, beginning at 1:00 PM. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:00 PM, with her final resting place at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.

Wanda’s life was filled with the warmth of family and the beauty of nature. She found great joy in the simple pleasures, whether it was tending to her flowers, picking blackberries, or feeding the birds, especially the Cardinals and hummingbirds, that visited her garden. She was a nurturing soul, always ready to share the bounty of her garden with loved ones, offering fresh-picked flowers or home-cooked meals as tokens of her love.

Her deep devotion to her family was evident in everything she did. Holidays were particularly special to her, as she relished the opportunity to cook and care for those she held dear. Wanda's love for her husband was profound; she treated him with a tenderness and care that spoke volumes about their enduring bond. On cold mornings, she would warm his boots by the fire, start his truck, and send him off with a carefully packed lunch, a gesture of her unwavering love.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters: Gladys Bryan, Jewell Bohanan, and Sybil Tucker; and a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Jimmy Condley.

She leaves behind a large and loving family to carry on her legacy: her devoted husband, Leonard Taylor of Hector; her sister, Shirley Pruitt of Hector; her two sons, Leon Taylor (Barbara) of Hector, and Jerald Taylor (Rena) of Russellville; seven grandchildren: Don Condley (Patty) of Atkins, Dennis Condley (Jannie) of Russellville, Julia Langford (Marcus) of Russellville, Stewart Condley (Melanie) of Hector, Stephen Taylor (Traci) of Hector, Bradley Taylor (Stacie) of Russellville, and Garrett Taylor (Jordan) of Clarksville; and 13 great-grandchildren, all of whom were blessed to experience her kindness and love.

Wanda’s life was a beacon of love and simplicity, a life that provided a meaningful example for her children and grandchildren to follow. Her gentle smile, caring heart, and unwavering faith will be deeply missed, but her legacy will continue to inspire those who were fortunate to know her.

Friends and family can share memories, photos, and messages of support on Wanda’s online obituary at www.humphreyfuneral.com.