Wanda passed peacefully at her home in Pea Ridge, having maintained her independence and mental acuity until the end.

She was born on Nov. 9, 1920 in Batesville, AR to William M. and Luna (Cockrum) Finley. She spent her life in Arkansas, where she met and married Roy A. Roe on Christmas Day 1940 and where they raised their daughter, Ramona and their son, Roy A. Roe II.

Wanda was a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas State University. She did her post graduate work at the Universities of Arkansas, Illinois and Texas. Holding multiple degrees, she became a career educator, teaching Home Economics, Art, Music and Library Science. She was also a Licensed Counselor and Art Instructor for North Arkansas Community College. Wanda was active in her Church, her Community and various Civic groups. She held leadership positions for the PTA, Booster Club, Federated Women's clubs and PEO. She was State President of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International and a member of regional and international committees. She served as State President of the American Association of University Women and was a member of national committees.

She was a member of Central United Methodist Church and served as President of Women's Circles and a member of the Chancel Choir. She was an accomplished pianist and over the years, played in Church services, weddings and funerals. Wanda was a life-long Democrat and served nine years as the Secretary of the Benton County Central Committee. She was appointed by Governor Clinton to serve two terms on the Gifted and Talented State Board and she was appointed by Governor Beebe to serve two terms on the Arkansas Humanities Council. During President Clinton's term, she volunteered to work at the White House.

Wanda was an accomplished, award winning artist and poet and served as President of the Rogers Art Guild, the Ozark Pastel Society and the Village Art Club. She was named Art Educator of the Year, honored by the Arkansas Art Educators and the International Pastel Society for outstanding volunteer work. Giving speeches and workshops gave her great joy and she made many presentations for local, state, national and international groups. This past June, she gave a speech for the Pea Ridge Historical Society. She had a gift of connecting to those around her and she was eager to meet new friends. Traveling and art were a large part of her life. Having visited all 50 states and 43 foreign countries, she was able to see many of the great works of art, the architectural creation of man and the vast beauty of God's natural creation.

Wanda's family and friends were the most important things to her. This was evidenced by the huge outpour of cards, calls and visits that she received not only these last few weeks but through her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy A. Roe, her daughter, Ramona Roe and her son, Roy A. Roe II. She is survived by granddaughter, Crystal (Roe) Craig and great grandson, Conner Craig of Florida and her many friends.

Services are set for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Pea Ridge. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m. before the service. Burial will be Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in Viola Cemetery in Viola, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to your favorite group or charity.

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