Wanda Raymond Samford , 84, of Center, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016, at her residence.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with Rev. Karen Jones officiating.

Mrs. Samford was born November 16, 1931, in Iola, to Lois Kelton Raymond and Mattie Crouch Raymond. She was an accomplished artist and also enjoyed flower gardening. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Samford was a member of First United Methodist Church in Center.

She is survived by
Husband: Jerry Samford of Center

Children:
Jeff Samford and wife, Joanna, of Center
Sharon Wilson and husband, Rick, of Longview
Terry Samford and wife, Penny, of Austin
Sandy Wheeler of Center

Grandchildren:
Jeffery Samford
Dawn White
Jeremy Lansford
Angie Tyler
Elizabeth Houston
Ashley Samford
Chris Wheeler
Nic Wheeler
Whitney Wheeler

Great Grandchildren:
Devon Tucker
Natalie Woodell
Maggie Samford
Everett Samford
Jayden Lansford
Owen Tyler
Brody Tyler
Lively Wheeler

Brother: Jack Raymond of Lake Jackson

Sister: Lena Junek of Snook

Preceded in death by
Grandson: Matthew Lansford
Parents: Lois Kelton Raymond and Mattie Crouch Raymond
Brother: Dub Raymond