Wanda Mae Barnes was born April 12, 1924 in Clarksville, AR to Earl and Sallie Dalton. After graduating high school in Clarksville in 1941 she began a career with the telephone company. First in Clarksville and then in Tulsa, OK where after 43 years she retired as Business Services Supervisor with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

Wanda met and then married the love of her life, Bobby Barnes at the Assembly of God Church in 1958. They enjoyed 49 years together until his death in 2007. Their church family was an integral part of their lives. They attended Woodlake Assembly of God Church in Tulsa, OK for many years. Wanda's family was very important to her. She and Bobby never had any children of their own but her sisters and their families were a large part of Wanda's life. She enjoyed relaxing with a good book, traveling and camping. Wanda was a very sweet and kind person to everyone and will be missed dearly.

Wanda passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in San Diego, CA.

Wanda was proceeded in death by her husband, Bobby; parents, Earl and Sallie Dalton; sisters, Wilma McGinty and Dorothy Mattax; and nephew, Fred Earl McGinty.

She is survived by five nephews, Dale McGinty (Martha), Jim Mattax Jr., Tom Mattax, Bob Mattax, and Jeff Mattax; and many loving grand-nieces, a grand-nephew and friends.

Funeral Services will be 10 am, Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, 5111 South Memorial Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Moore Funeral Home - Southlawn Chapel 918-663-2233