Wanda Ruth Hestes, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. She was under the wonderful care of Baptist Hospital Hospice and special thanks go out to all involved. She was born on February 19, 1920 in Roscoe, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, K.D. Hestes, and by her parents, a brother and sister.
She is survived by her only son, Rocky D. Hestes, of Little Rock; grandson, Kyle Hestes and his wife, Ana, and two beautiful great-granddaughters, Hazel Grace and Carmen Rae Hestes, all of North Little Rock.
Wanda graduated high school in Roscoe, Texas and was selected most popular in her senior class. She was also a very accomplished athlete, excelling in basketball and volleyball. Following an initial career in nursing, she became a stay at home mom and housewife as the family moved often as her husband moved up the ranks in the railroad industry.
Wanda and K.D. lived a truly wonderful life and went on 38 cruises during their marriage, often joined by friends and family.
She was a truly wonderful, loving, and devoted wife and mother, grandmother and great grandmother. As with her husband, she will be thought of daily and incredibly missed and loved forever. Farewell until we see you again.
Following Wanda's wishes, graveside services will be Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Riverwood Memorial Gardens, 301 Carnahan, Maumelle, Arkansas with Reverend David Moore officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 224-8300.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212; Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210 or to a favorite charity.