EASTLAND – Wanda LaJoyce Mauney Hobbs, age 81, danced into the arms of the Lord, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Ranger, Texas. A visitation will be held 10-11:30 AM Friday, May 12th at Edwards Funeral Home Eastland; followed by a graveside service at Merriman Cemetery at noon.
Wanda was born in Gorman, Texas to the late Ina Malone Mauney and Sullivan Mauney. She married Robert Hilman Hobbs April 3, 1961 in Midland, Texas and they were together for 39 years before his passing, January 12, 2000. Wanda was a housewife and a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Survivors are daughters, Cindy West (husband Blake) and Shannon Thompson (husband Tim); sisters, Georgie Hutson and Ima Jean Park; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren, and one great, great grandson. Welcoming her to Heaven were her parents, husband, two brothers, one sister, and countless in-laws that she considered her own.
Known by those who knew her best as Lulu or Wendy, Wanda was the life of the party. She was quick-witted and willing to do anything for a laugh. Her home was the location of many family gatherings, fish fries, pool games, dance parties, and even a wedding.
Her love language was food. She wanted to cook for everyone who walked in the door. She was well known for her homemade biscuits, gravy, and fried chicken. Well, she fried everything, and it was good.
Over the years she took in many nephews and family members. She baby sat numerous family member’s children. She is well remembered for her love of her grandchildren. She kept numerous newspaper articles of their successes in sports and academics.
Her greatest love beyond her husband, children and grandchildren was the love she had for her Lord, Jesus Christ. She read her Bible daily and prayed often for those she loved.
