September 29, 2023
Wanda Nell Teachman Gard age 90 of Smithville, was born September 11, 1933, in Lamont, OK to her parents, the late Edward H. and Neva Mae Cowan Teachman, and went to heavenly reward on Thursday September 28, 2023, at her residence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Darwin Gard, 7 brothers, Edward, Lawrence, George, Blain, Harold, Carl and Doug; 2 sisters, Geneva and Lora Jane. Mrs. Wanda was a faithful member of Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church, Eastern Star for over 70 years, Senior Citizens, Ladies Who Lunch and Women on Missions. She loved her family and supported them in their activities. She didn’t let her age stop her, she loved traveling with family and her church. Mrs. Wanda leaves behind to cherish her memory, 4 children, Denise (Rick) Holcomb, Karla (Bo) Warrick and Michele (Pete) Roller all of Smithville and Bill (Susan) Gard of Murfreesboro; 10 grandchildren, Sarah (Joe) Sledge, Ashle (Michael) Wiley, Rachel Holcomb (Mitchell), Samantha (Michael) Rohling, Johnna Roller (Brandon), Kaitlyn Roller, Nathan (Brittney) Gard, Ben (Traci) Gard, Brooke (David) Nickens, Bryce (Ashley) Gard; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Twylah (Bob) Alameda and Edrie Zwiers and sisters-in-law, Barbara Teachman and Sherri Gard; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family has honored Mrs. Wanda’s request to be cremated. Memorial Services and Eastern Star Service will be 6 PM Monday, October 16, 2023, at Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church with Bros. Dwayne Cornelius, Scott Pack and Bill Robertson. Visitation with the family will be on Monday, October 16 4:PM until 6 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.