Wanda Evelyn Dodson Whitted

Wanda Evelyn (Dodson) Whitted of San Antonio passed away yesterday, Thursday, March 31, 2016 at her home at Heartland Care of San Antonio. She was 94 years old. Wanda was born in Sweetwater, Texas on June 9, 1921 to George W. Dodson and Nellie E. (McCasland) Dodson, she was the oldest of 5 children. Wanda is survived by her three children B.J. Harvey and her Husband John of Dallas, Marty Spence of San Antonio and Sandy Allen of Austin. Grandson’s, Brett Wright & his wife Monica of Mineral Wells, Tx & their children, grand children & Great Grand Children , Michael McCrary of Austin, Stephen Hennig & wife Melissa of Georgetown, Tx., Robert S. Allen and his Wife Sally, Tanya Mace White and her husband Walter, Great Grandchildren Kristina McCrary & Roger Ramos of Rankin, Samantha McCrary Jensen and her husband Peter, Garrett Glesser and his sister Adalyn Hennig of Georgetown, Rusty Allen of Lake Dallas, Nick, Jenifer & Seth White of Springfield Missouri. Great Great Grandchildren Rylee McCrary Ramos and new baby sister Reece. Wanda was preceded in death by her Mother and father and 5 siblings. She has one remaining Sister in law Retha Dodson of Kingsland, Tx. Wanda is also survived by numerous Nieces & Nephews. As a child, Wanda lived in San Saba, Post , Sweetwater, Lubbock & Brownfield, Tx. After she married Wanda & her husband George E. Whitted lived in Abilene , Tx in the 1940’s where their 3 children were born and moved to Snyder, Texas during the 1950’s. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Snyder and of the local Easter Star Chapter. After a brief few years in Tuba City, AZ she and her children moved to Midland, Tx. where Wanda raised her 3 daughters. During the time she lived in Midland she was a member of the Bellview Baptist Church for many years. After moving to Lubbock for a few years she later returned to Midland, owned & ran her own Square Dance apparel shop, Squares & Flares, where she made clothes of all types concentrating on Square Dance apparel. Wanda loved to Square Dance and belonged to several groups throughout the years in Midland, Lubbock, and Austin. She was one of the Charter Members of the Solo Squares of Lubbock which she helped organize in 1972. They had their 44th Anniversary Dance, Saturday Night, April 2, 2016 in Lubbock. Wanda was very proud of this club and the 6 members who started it. She moved to Austin and she retired in 1997 in San Antonio but continued her sewing in her home for friends and family. She was a member of the Shearer Hills Baptist Church, San Antonio, Tx. Wanda was a feisty little lady although only 5’ tall. Several words used by family and friends to describe Wanda are remarkable, awesome, determined and one of a kind little lady. “Rest in Peace Momma, we will miss you dearly”. We want to thank the Nurses, Staff and caregivers at Heartland Care of San Antonio for taking such good care of our mother for the past 4 years, Loyd Sanders, Jr and Sanders Funeral Home in Lubbock and City of Lubbock Cemetery for their loving care of our family. In lieu of flowers the family suggests sending Gift Cards to Heartland Care Activities, One Heartland Dr, San Antonio, TX 78247.

Wanda Evelyn Dodson Whitted

June 9, 1921 - March 31, 2016