Wanda Janice Dillard

Wanda Janice (Curtis) Dillard, age 66, passed away June 12, 2012 in Delray Beach, Fla. Wanda was born February 12, 1946 in Caddo, Arkansas and was the daughter of Luther and Florene Curtis. She grew up in Gurdon, Arkansas where while working at the Daisy Queen she met the love of her life, John Wayne Dillard. John and Wanda married on September 23, 1961 and raised three children whom they loved dearly. Wanda made lifelong friends everywhere she lived, whether in Arkansas, Kansas, Texas or Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents Luther and Florene Curtis, and John her husband of 42 years. She is survived by her three children, daughter, Shanna Dillard-Waters of Lake Worth, Fla., sons, Terry Dillard of Magnolia, Texas, and Tom Dillard of Yukon, Okla. She also leaves behind nine beloved grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel. The family will receive visitors starting at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Wanda Dillard's name may be sent to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation. Sign online guestbook at www.ruggleswilcox.com.