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Wanda Bland Obituary
Wanda Nell Bland of Pasadena, TX went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2013. She was born July 11, 1938 in Huntsville, TX. Wanda grew up in Houston and attended Milby High School. She later married Laurence Bland, her husband of 54 years and settled in Pasadena where they raised their two children, Shawna and Brent. Wanda loved life, people, spending time with her grandchildren, traveling and was very active in her church and community. She was blessed to have many friends and a full and rewarding life. She is survived by her husband Laurence Bland; brother John Coburn; her daughter Shawna Bland-Tregre and children Krista, Zachary and Kyleigh; son Brent and wife Kerri and children Ashley, Hunter and Sydney. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 5PM to 7PM at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 2PM at South Main Baptist Church 4300 East Beltway 8 in Pasadena, TX with Dr. Ron Lyles officiating. To share words of comfort with the family, please visit www.grandviewfunerals.com
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Minnette Smith
April 14, 2014
Larry, on this sad anniversary, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in knowing that many people love you and cherish your friendship.
Nancy Bivins
May 6, 2013
My condolences. May God be your comfort and support.
T. Clarke
April 21, 2013
Losing a loved one can be hard, but our special memories of them help us to cope. May the God of all Comfort bring you peace – he promised a wonderful hope to see our loved ones again.
David and Rowena Poirrier
April 21, 2013
Shawna,
I met your Mother only a few times but every time she had a beautiful smile and a kind thing to say.
I will be praying for you and your whole family and I wish only happy and good memories for you during this time.
All my condolences,
David and Rowena
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Alice Bush
April 18, 2013
Larry my thought and prayers are with you and your family. She was truly a great lady and loved by all. A very good friend who I will miss each time I come to Houston.
Tammy Brotherton
April 18, 2013
Shawna,
Larry and i are so sorry for your loss. I will miss your mother's energy. It was a beautiful service and wonderful tribute to her life.
James Stucks
April 17, 2013
So sorry to hear, as we did not know until this evening. She will always be remembered as a very special lady we were privileged to meet and know at South Main. James will always have "backrow" memories of Wanda at church, and, of course, Lauren and I from when we used to attend the earlier service. She will fondly be remembered and so greatly missed.
With deepest sympathy,
James, Mary, & Lauren Stucks
Sipra Boyd
April 17, 2013
Wanda was not only my client but a dear friend. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I will miss her dearly as she was such a remarkable human being.
Renea Jarvis
April 17, 2013
Uncle Larry, Shawna, Brent and Families, I am sorry to hear about Aunt Nell, she will be missed. My thoughts and prayer go out to you all. Love, Renea Jarvis and Family
Vicky Ausmus
April 16, 2013
We know how much Nell will be missed by all of you. We hope that you are able to find peace in the times ahead, knowing that she made a very big impact on the lives of those that knew her. God's peace be with all of you.
Sam and Vicky Ausmus
Jil Blake
April 16, 2013
Shawna, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet mom. I always enjoyed talking with her when we would run into each other. Please know that I am praying for you, Krista, Zach and Kyleigh, and of course your dad and family. I know you will miss her.
Maria Stuckey
April 16, 2013
Shawna, sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Krista, Zach and Kyleigh, I know you will miss your grandmother greatly. God's blessings and peace to you all.
Roseann Boynton
April 16, 2013
Shawna and family - May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time. I will keep you close in my heart and prayers.
April 16, 2013
In Manchester she was Nell; at work she was Wanda; on the volleyball court she was "Treetop." Whatever the name, she was the same - friendly, smiling, caring, loving. She loved her Lord, her church, her family, and her many friends. We are thankful to have been a part of that love.
Grayson & Lynn Stanley
Robin Harmon
April 16, 2013
Our dearest Wanda is gone, but has left behind a shining legacy that lives on through her children and grandchildren. She will be missed.
Gwen Badke
April 16, 2013
Larry, Shawna and Brent - a shining light has gone out and my deepest prayers are with all of you right now. She was a wonderful aunt and I will miss her terribly. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.
Janet Slocum
April 16, 2013
Lawrence, Shawna and Brent, may you find peace and comfort through this difficult time, and know that Wanda is looking over all of you.
Janet and Bobby Slocum
Angela and Bill Walker
April 15, 2013
Lawrence Bland and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Wanda was a wonderful woman and a caring neighbor.
With love and sympathy,
Angela and Bill Walker
Nita & Dean Quinney
April 15, 2013
Larry & Family: Words cannot describe your lost. We have known Nell for about 35 years. She was always smiling and very cheerful! The last time I saw her (She did not see me) she was walking down the steps by the gym at the church. That may have been the same day that we talked in the gym.
God bless you and your family. I know you have wonderful memories.
Nita & Dean Quinney
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