Wanda L. Brand

Wanda Lee (Campbell) Brand, 82, of Perryville, widow of Malvin U. Brand, Sr., went to be with the Lord early on Sunday morning January 17, 2010. Wanda Lee was born on August 15, 1927 to Ezra Marion "Bud" Campbell and his wife Eva (Edwards) Campbell in Birta, Arkansas. She was the first-born to this young couple, who would have a total of ten children. In January of 1946 she married Malvin U. Brand. Their children came along quickly, Joyce, Malvin Jr., and Patsy Ann, who unfortunately died of meningitis just before Christmas in 1949 when she was only six weeks old. In the early 1950's they bought the farm which has now been in the family for almost 60 years. Over the years Moms worked jobs outside the home too, helping to supplement Dad's earnings to provide for our family and only God knows how many good country meals, pinto beans, fried potatoes, fresh tomatoes, and cornbread, she put on the table over the years. She always raised a big garden and her coconut cream pie was famous. Mom's health deteriorated over the past few years and she had spent the last few weeks in the hospital. Her body was weary and she would not be coming back to the farm, but would instead be going to heaven to see Jesus, and all the family members she missed so much. Mom was preceded in death by her husband, Malvin Brand, Sr., her little daughter Patsy Ann, her parents, and her brother Ezra. She is survived by her son, Malvin Brand, Jr., (Gena); her daughter, Joyce Lee Brand; grandson, Justin Brand, granddaughter, Jessica Brand Branch (Tony); great-granddaughter, Daphne Paige Branch age 17 months; her brothers and sisters, Lewis Campbell (Lottie), Marion Campbell, Lavonda Brand (T.J.), Lavanda Pharris (Bill), Linda Hightower (Elmer), Carroll Campbell (Ruth), Carl Campbell (Eva), and Bobby Campbell, plus a host of family members to numerous to list. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, at Cherry Hill Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. C.K. Bull officiating. Burial will be at Cherry Hill Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Perryville. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home in Perryville.

Wanda L. Brand

August 15, 1927 - January 17, 2010