Wanda B. Hammons
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Apr 3rd, 2017
- Death Date: Apr 3, 2017
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Biography: Wanda B. Hammons, 87, of Little Rock died peacefully April 3, 2017. She was born January 25, 1930 in Lynn, Arkansas to the late Edgar and Augusta Rider. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Gerald Hammons, a brother, Verdell Rider and her step-mother, Vera Rider. Wanda graduated from Lynn High School as Valedictorian and was awarded a scholarship to Baptist Nursing School, graduating in 1950. Later she gave up her nursing career to stay home and raise her children. She is survived by her brothers, Tom Rider, Carl Rider, Bill Rider and Jerry Rider; her children, Brenda Butler (Joe), Sharon Danysh and Dr. Grant Hammons; her grandchildren, Matt Hammons (Ansley), Mary Elizabeth Stephenson (Jay), Sara Freiermuht, Noah Butler, Steven Sanocki, Kristin Sanocki, Jennifer Phillips (Ben) and Greg Butler (Brittany). She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Arkansas State Veteran?s Cemetery on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10 a.m.