Wanda Jean Carson of Lone Star passed away at the age of 89 on February 28, 2026. The second of six children, Wanda was born in Denison, Texas on March 3, 1936 to Hubert and Susie B. Sweet. A 1954 graduate of Denison High School, Wanda met the love of her life, Don Carson, when he was performing as a trumpeter in the Air Force Band. Together, they had three children that Wanda adored. The family relocated to Hughes Springs and later Lone Star in the mid-1960s. For most of her adult life, Wanda served her family as a devoted mother, wife, and homemaker, while her husband was a Church of Christ preacher in the northeast Texas area. Wanda ran a nurturing household, where she mentored younger siblings and acted as an adoptive mother to children in need. All children held a special place in Wanda’s heart. She took substitute teaching jobs in local school districts and worked as a childcare provider, maintaining lasting relationships with children that she helped raise. A gifted seamstress, Wanda made her family beautiful clothes, often without patterns, and put these skills to use in the Daingerfield Sewing Plant until its closure. She attended Northeast Texas Community College, where she completed all requirements for an Associates of Art without taking the degree. Later in life, Wanda became an avid penny-stocks trader and a student of the stock market.

A proud member of the Daingerfield Church of Christ, Wanda was a servant of the Lord. She only missed a service or Bible study if it was physically impossible due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. She was committed to a daily scriptural and prayer practice and strove to live a godly life. She contributed to her church community by participating in Vacation Bible School, teaching children’s Sunday school classes, and helping with food pantry distribution. One of her favorite Bible verses that provided comfort was Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Her faith bolstered her resiliency in overcoming life’s struggles, and she elated in the prospect of rejoicing in Heaven one day.

A lover of the natural world, Wanda enjoyed sitting on her front porch swing and observing cardinals and robins as her daddy’s homemade windchimes sang in the wind. She liked sipping on Diet Dr. Pepper and watching sunsets on the lake from her yard while chatting on the phone with her siblings. She found joy in feline companionship and had a green thumb. Outside, her garden was populated with roses, cannas, jonquils, morning glories, four-o-clocks, gladioluses, irises, and hyacinths. Inside, she nurtured African violets, Christmas cactuses, and aloe vera. She planted tomatoes in the summer and looked forward to harvesting the apples, pears, pomegranates, and muscadines that flourished on her property in season.

Wanda was known as a giver. A talented artisan, she crocheted incessantly, creating blankets, pillowcases, hats, slippers, cloaks, and more. She made rag rugs and knitted washcloths and almost always gave these items away free of charge. Sometimes they were gifts to church family, especially on the arrival of a newborn; sometimes they were surprises for elders in the nursing homes that she visited; sometimes they were charity for populations in need internationally; and sometimes they were tokens of love to friends and family. She understood the importance of food as a form of care and often baked pineapple upside down cakes, brownies, and apple pies for church devotionals and family. She delighted in making her family members’ favorite dishes, and a Sunday pot roast was always on the menu for anyone willing after church.

More than anything else, Wanda cherished family and the well-being of others. The walls of her house were decorated with images of her loved ones. She greatly anticipated family gatherings, holidays, and birthday celebrations. Reminiscing on family memories and stories was one of her favorite pastimes. Perusing family photos and playing Scrabble with relatives were also high on her list. Wanda thought of others before she thought of herself. She always asked about people’s health and life struggles, keeping everyone in her daily prayers. She was blessed with a church congregation, friends, and neighbors that loved her like family, and she spoke with gratitude about them often.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two children (Joey Carson and Susan Carson), and two siblings (Royce Sweet and Kawatha Baecht). She is survived by a son, Ronald Carson (Sheri), a daughter-in-law, Donna Carson, and four grandchildren: Joanna Ashlock (Richard); Chris Carson (Kaci); Dr. Amanda Mixon (Ariel Rivera); and William Mixon (Charlotte Martinez Huskey). Her memory also lives on through seven great-grandchildren: Nathan Ashlock, Daniel Ashlock, Brody Carson, Drake Carson, McKinlee Standridge, Carter Standridge, and Madyson Carson. Her remaining siblings—Patsy Winkler, Anna Ford (Bill), and David Sweet (Jennifer)—along with numerous nieces and nephews carry on her legacy as well.

A memorial service is scheduled at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Daingerfield Church of Christ (818 West W M Watson Boulevard). Wanda had a kindness that is rare in this world, and we were all better for it. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. The family invites you to celebrate a life well lived. 

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