Wanda LaVerne McKenzie

Wanda McKenzie, 84 of Odessa, died on Friday, September 5, 2003, in an Odessa hospital. A private family service will be held at a later date.She was born on January 13, 1919, in Royse City, Texas and married Kenneth Paschal McKenzie on May 18, 1940 in Stephenville, Texas. He preceded her in death.She was an avid reader, and loved to sew. She worked many cross word puzzles. Wanda was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a member of First Christian Church in Odessa.Survivors include one son and daughter in law; Gary and Peggy McKenzie of Odessa; daughter-in-law Barbara McKenzie of Aledo, Texas, four grandchildren, Lisa and Doug Hoffman, Cory McKenzie, Mandy & Jeff Butler, Katlin McKenzie; three great grandchildren, Darian Butler, Julie Butler, and Caleb Hoffman. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a son, Gaylen McKenzie.A special thank you to Wanda's provider, Lori Wright, for your love, care and support of our mother and grandmother. The family suggests memorials to Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital, 4911 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.,