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Wanda Runnels Collins

1924 - 2010

BORN

1924

DIED

2010

Wanda Collins Obituary

Wanda Runnels Collins, 86, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday in Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Wanda, the youngest of five children, grew up during the Great Depression. She married Wilburt Runnels and became the proud mother of three daughters. She earned her real estate and brokerage licenses and enjoyed a long and successful career, including owning and managing several of her own properties. She was blessed with a wonderful "golden years" marriage to Samuel Benton Collins. Wanda demonstrated a remarkable dedication, diligence and initiative throughout her life. She is well known for her famous flaky pie crusts and took great pleasure in spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her young dog, Trixie Lou. On her 85th birthday, she was honored by Texas State Resolution No. 636 in recognition of her 8 1/2 decades of a life well lived. She was a dedicated member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors: Daughters, Deborah Catherine, Cynthia Elaine and Pamela Gayle; grandchildren, Emily Caroline, Nathan Edward, Carri Ann, Justin Runnels; and great-grandchildren, Nicole Lynn, Sierra Samantha, Natelie Eve and Brandon Joseph.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Sep. 30, 2010.

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October 7, 2010

God bless Aunt Wanda. She was kind, had a good sense of humor, and made me feel at home whenever I visited.
Greg Alexander

October 1, 2010

Our deepest condolences. My uncle and she loved to visit with each other on his walks around the neighborhood. On behalf of both of us, we will keep your family in our prayers.
Joe Kwaczala
Connie Gore (niece)

Vicki Seyffer

October 1, 2010

I keep remembering the 4 of them gathered around the kitchen table at the house on Belmont with coffee and cigarettes laughing their laugh (the same laugh X 4 on different pitches!)

Pat Kimbrell

September 30, 2010

I was so sorry to hear about Wanda. She was always the baby of the family and now she follows the rest of her sisters. Many great stories of survival follow all four sisters. They were a rare breed. Much love to the family. Pat

September 30, 2010

We will miss visiting with Ms. Wanda when my twin boys & I would walk around the neighborhood. She always had a big smile & we got a kick out of talking with her. Jake & Carson lost their Grammy (my husband's mother) on August 29 & they would like Ms. Wanda's family to know that she & Grammy are friends now & God is taking care of them. Blessings ~ Cindy Heinz Heitzman

Vicki Seyffer

September 30, 2010

A life well lived!! I will miss you.

Justin Runnels-Shelby

September 30, 2010

I love you Mimi! You always thought us the right pass and I will deeply miss you! Love Justin (Baby Ten Fingers)

September 30, 2010

Sorry for your loss. Ms Collins was a wonderful lady/patient of ours. Dr. Barke and Staff

Sarah Johns

September 30, 2010

Our love and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Wanda was such an amazing woman and will be truly missed!
Chuck and Sarah Johns

Clyde & Celeste Stegall

September 29, 2010

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Emily Caroline

September 29, 2010

You will be forever missed. You have impacted our lives more than you know. Love you forever and ever and ever. XOXO Emily Caroline

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