Wanda June (Galligher) Myers passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 in Mena,
Arkansas while enjoying one of her favorite pastimes—admiring the beauty of God’s
paintbrush over the fall foliage. A Celebration of Life was held on Monday, November
16 at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Rockford
Johnson officiating.
Wanda embraced life passionately with family as the center core. Born in Pawhuska,
Oklahoma, she was one of 11 children of Bert and Helen (Moon) Galligher. Wanda
understood the challenges of difficult times, the value of hard work and the importance
of staying close to Christ...
After graduating from Pawhuska High School, she attended Oklahoma Baptist
University in Shawnee on a voice scholarship. During her time at OBU, she was invited
to work with Dr. Warren Angell, Dean of the College of Fine Arts. Gifted with an
exquisite voice, Wanda shared her talent both with sacred events such as church choirs
and Falls Church retreats, and entertainment venues, such as the Sands Hotel in Las
Vegas.
Her loving partnership with her husband Larry was sealed in marriage on February 22,
1985, in the Dallas County Courthouse. Over the next 35 years, Wanda and Larry built
a family life filled with love and tradition. Larry and Wanda also co-founded a successful
electrical agency, Myers and Associates Electrical Sales. Their success is due in large
part on the relationships Wanda built with her associates, and circle of customers.
Wanda was also a devout Christian whose passion was helping to raise Christ-
followers. She and Larry taught Sunday School for eight years and they never missed
an opportunity to pray and share their faith with family members and close friends.
Always impeccably dressed, Wanda’s graciousness, presence, and commitment to
family made her a role model to all.