Wanda L. Beanland

Wanda L. Beanland, 80, of Anna, died Thursday, June 29, 2023, at her residence, with her family by her side.

She was born on Jan. 27, 1943, at the Hale-Willard Memorial Hospital in Anna, the daughter of John W. and Irene Boyer West.

She married Sonny Beanland on Aug. 9, 1968. They spent 54 years together.

Mrs. Beanland was a homemaker and was blessed to have a big family to take care of. She ran a daycare for children for several years and was the co-founder of the Original Beanland Drilling Co. in 1970. She was a proud lifetime member of the Auxiliary to the VFW.

Survivors include her husband, Sonny; daughters Karla Howell and Julie Beanland; sons Jay Howell and Josh Beanland; granddaughters Brandi Howell Jones and Abbi Howell; grandsons Chris Jones, Hunter Howell, Brandon Howell, Gavin Pickel and Carter Beanland; great-grandaughters Aubrey Smith and Violet Grace Howell; great-grandson Theo Smith; special friend for over 70 years Doni Pitts; and many more friends, extended family, nieces, and nephews. She also leaves a fur baby, Daisy Mae. 

Along with her parents and first husband, Carl R. Howell, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Doris Jean Williams, Louise Springs and Lillie Mae Halterman; brothers Bob West and John West; and two sons, Kerry Todd (infant) and Darin Lee Howell.

Visitation for Wanda Beanland will be Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 8, at 1 p.m. at Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro, with the Rev. Bill Littrell and the Rev. Doug Bridgeman officiating. 

Interment will follow the funeral services at Casper Cemetery near Anna.

Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association for research and/or to the Casper Church Cemetery. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements. 

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