Wanda Ray Turner Gentry

Born in Wylie, TX June 27, 1938

Passed away Jan. 1, 2022 at the age of 83 years.

Survived by son James O. Gentry Jr and Wife Jamie of Bonham, Texas

Grandson Joseph Gentry and Wife Caini of Wylie, Texas

Granddaughter Jennifer of Dallas, Texas

Grandson Terry Gentry and Wife Erin of Providence Village, Texas

Great Grandchildren Rubert, Ruban, Romeo and Jalisa Garcia of Melissa, Texas

Zoe Gentry of Wylie, Texas

Brother Larry Turner and Wife Beckie of Nevada, Texas

Sister Gracy Simmons of Wylie, Texas

Sister Carol Spence and Husband Harold of Nevada, Texas

Sister Alesia Taylor and Husband David of Royse City, Texas

Very special niece, Amelia Ann Cook of McRae, AR

Longtime dear friend Jesse Criswell Arlington, Texas

And a host of many nieces, nephews and cousins that She loved.

Proceeded in death by her husband of 34 years James O. Gentry

Grandson Tommy Gentry

Parents Grady and Ila Turner

Wanda graduated from Wylie High School in 1956. She was a Drum Majorette and Often spoke fondly of the memories she had with her classmates.

Wanda Married James O. Gentry Sr on May 6, 1955 in Wylie, Texas

Upon graduation from Wylie High School, she went to work for Republic National Insurance of Dallas.

In 1962, Wanda began a 36 yr career with the City of Garland. She was instrumental in developing the Data Entry Billing Sytem for the city. She Retired in 1998.

Wanda was not one to be without a job. She went to work at Commonwealth Title, Wylie, Texas for ten years and then proceeded to works for Wylie ISD for another ten years, retiring in Dec. of 2020 due to declining health.

During most of her working career she also worked second jobs. She was the "epitome" of a workaholic.

When not working, Wanda loved to travel and was an animal lover.

Wanda was the "Queen of Garage Sales and Thrift Stores" as evidenced by her collection of odds and ends and miscellaneous junk.

Wanda was a member of First Baptist Church Wylie and also a longtime member of Adult Ladies Sunday School Class.

Wanda was one of a kind and was deeply loved. We'll miss her.