Wanda Hunt Obituary
During the early morning hours of December 15, 2024, Wanda Jean (Collvins) Hunt passed away peacefully at her home in Artesia, New Mexico, at the age of 89. A wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Wanda will be dearly remembered for her generous soft heart and her playfully tacky stubbornness.
Wanda was born June 24, 1935, in Idabel, Oklahoma, and was raised in Dekalb, Texas, with her 9 siblings. On February 6, 1952, she married John A. Hunt, Jr. in Texarkana, Arkansas. They lived in Lamesa, Texas, before settling down in Artesia, New Mexico, raising 3 children. She and her devoted husband of 65 years raised a family rooted in love and togetherness. Wanda was affectionately known as “Nana” and “Great-Nana”, roles she cherished most in life. Her home was always a place of warmth, love, and unforgettable family gatherings.
Wanda is survived by daughters Alfreda (Freda) Kay McGreevey and husband Mark of Denton, Texas, and Terri Beth Hamilton of Artesia, New Mexico; brothers Archie R. Collvins, J. Dale Collvins; sisters Patsy N. Telchik, Ernesteen Collvins, Carolyn C. Everette; Grandchildren Sean Steven McGreevey and wife Lisa of Round Rock, Texas, Freya Jeneane Cargill of Hutto, Texas, Mikael Darrick Gleghorn of Breckenridge, Colorado, and William Jefferson Lee Hamilton of Artesia, New Mexico; Great-Grandchildren Austin Tabler Scott and fiancé Kimberly Young of Cedar Park, Texas, Tristin Skye Cargill of Georgetown, Texas, and Brylie Allison Cargill of Hutto, Texas, and Mira Nova McGreevey of Round Rock, Texas.
Wanda is preceded in death by her husband John A. Hunt, Jr.(1931-2017), son Jeffrey Don Hunt (1956-1984), parents Ernest S. and Mabel L. Collvins, siblings Milton W. Collvins, Virginia L. Pewitt, B. Jo Robinson, and Teresa A. Collvins.
Her family takes comfort knowing Wanda is now with her beloved husband John, her son Jeff, and her loyal Yorkie, Tessa, a joyful reunion filled with love and laughter.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Saturday, December 21st at Woodbine Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm till 6:00 pm on Friday, December 20th at Terpening & Son Mortuary.
In honor of Wanda's generosity, donations may be made to the Assurance Home in Roswell, NM.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
611 W. Grand Ave., Artesia, NM 88210
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