Bonham, Texas -- Mrs. Wandalene Hamilton Harrison, 80, of Bonham, Texas passed away early Thursday morning, December 19, 2019 at The Terrace at Denison.

She was born July 21, 1939, in Texarkana, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Artis Jewell and Jessie Lorene Womack Jewell. Raised by her grandparents, Walter and Ethel Williams.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gene “Tommy” Harrison, a son, Steve Hamilton and the father of her children, Harold Hamilton. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Chad Hamilton of Bonham; daughter, Deneen Freeman and husband, Allen of North Carolina; daughter-in-law, Patricia Cox of McKinney, TX; brother, Thomas Glen Evans and wife, Julie of Ennis, TX; sister, Doris Jean Rhodes and husband, Derwood of Windom, TX; 11 grandchildren, Amanda Hamilton Fulkerson (Christian); Cassidi Hamilton Roberts; Taylor Cox; Austin Cox; Aaron Hamilton; Dylan Hamilton (Sylvia); Colton Hamilton (Cariann); Payton Hamilton Foreman (Jared); Tatum Creed; Caleb Freeman; and Natalie Freeman; a number of great grandchildren, stepson, Danny Harrison of Dallas, TX; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Wanda managed of Woody’s Convenience stores in Bonham for many years. She enjoyed refinishing furniture, crafting, quilting and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Nana was a Godly woman of strength, wisdom, humor, compassion, understanding and patience. She was special to many people and played an important part of shaping the lives of all she touched.

A memorial gathering for Wanda will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in her home at 704 Union Ave, Bonham, Texas.

Mother, by Chad Hamilton

Mother is the name for protection
Mother is the name that helps you mend
Mother in the name for the right direction
Mother is the name you never thought would end.

Lord won’t You take her in your arms
Like she’s done for me so many times
She gave me shelter from those raging storms
Please take away these sad effects of time

Mother is the name for protection
Mother is the name, a voice of reason
Mother is the name for a true friend
Mother is the name that breathes forgiveness

Lord won’t You take her in your loving arms