Wanda Bush

Wanda Caroline Bush, 79, of Bethany, formerly of Effingham, went home to heaven at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family.

Honoring Wanda’s wishes, cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory. There are no public services planned at this time.

Wanda was born one of 14 children May 10, 1936 in Green County, Ark., the daughter of Marvin and Martha Bennett Crockett.  She married Ray Arnold Bush March 11, 1956 in Effingham.

Wanda held many jobs over the years. She was a nursing assistant at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital and taught at Pathways for 15 years. The last 10 years Wanda enjoyed making jewelry, scarves, and hats and got great pleasure in giving them away.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.