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Wilda Wisdom

December 2, 1932 - November 16, 2024
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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
Wednesday 11/20, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
Thursday 11/21, 4:00 pm

Wilda Wisdom was born December 2, 1932, to Lester and Verdy Swanner in Becton, TX. She married Fritz Wisdom on August 29, 1948, in New Deal, Texas. Other than a few years while Fritz served in the United States Air Force, they lived in Lubbock, Texas.

She was a stay-at-home mom for 20+ years and then enjoyed over 44 years as a real estate agent, broker, and a Realtor Institute Graduate. She and Fritz travelled the world together and after his death, she continued to travel around the globe with family and friends.

“Mawmaw”, as all the grandkids and great-grandkids affectionally called her, had a beautiful way of being a hostess. From weekly Friday night sleepovers as kids to Sunday lunch after church and every holiday gathering, always having mountains of delicious homemade food. She never missed a grandchild’s sporting event, even those out of town. She was our number one fan. We all tried to get her to admit which was her favorite, and even when she was forgetting things, she held her ground that she didn’t have a favorite grandchild. And she didn’t. She loved every family member equally and made sure we all knew we were special to her. Her love will be missed deeply.

She attended the Sunset Church of Christ for 62 years.

Wilda is survived by her children, Dennis (Denise) Wisdom, Karen (Rex) Dixon; grandchildren, Deanna (Aaron) Dawson, Daniel (Laken) Wisdom, Marshall (Peyton) Dixon, Mandy (Dustin) Odom; great-grandchildren, Emie Dawson, Will Dawson, Joy Dawson, Jake Dawson, Oliver Wisdom, Taylor Wisdom, Bane Dixon, Remington Dixon, Saelor Odom.

She is preceded in death by husband, Fritz Wisdom; sister, Agnes Swanner Edwards; parents, Lester and Verdy Swanner.

For those wishing to honor her life through a charitable donation, she supported the Children’s  Home of Lubbock and the Sunset International Bible Institute.

Wilda passed from this life on November 16, 2024.

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Wilda Wisdom was born December 2, 1932, to Lester and Verdy Swanner in Becton, TX. She married Fritz Wisdom on August 29, 1948, in New Deal, Texas. Other than a few years while Fritz served in the United States Air Force, they lived in Lubbock, Texas. She was a stay-at-home mom for 20+ years andContinue Reading

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Sam and Lue Jane King left a message on November 25, 2024:
Wilda was a wonderful Christian woman and we so happy to have known your mom! We pray that God will bless and comfort all of you in the coming months as you feel the pain of her absence from this earth. We love you, Sam and Lue Jane King
Larry Crawford left a message on November 22, 2024:
Rest in peace my friend.
Jayne Walker left a message on November 20, 2024:
Aunt Wilda Ray was a very special person to so many people. She lived life to the fullest and will be remembered as a kind, caring Christian lady. Godspeed to forever be with your husband, parents & sister in heaven. Love always, Jayne
Catherine Brown left a message on November 19, 2024:
To the family of Wilda Wisdom, we are so sorry for your loss. May the God of All Comfort, comfort you now and when time get rough. She will be sorely missed I’m sure by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🏾 Catherine Brown
Mary Ann Grafft left a message on November 19, 2024:
Wilda was a beautiful soul. She was a wonderful mentor and a delight to work with. She will be missed.
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Donna Thimasson left a message on November 19, 2024:
I am so sorry to hear about Wilda’s passing. Love to the family. Donna Thomasson
Bobbie Jo Coleman left a message on November 18, 2024:
It breaks my heart that I procrastinated calling Wilda Ray to question her as to whether we were going to make it to our 92nd BD. I always teased her about being 17 days older than me. But now being. 2 days older than her doesn’t feel at all good. We spent our early years playing from 1937 to 1941 when my father died and we moved. But our families stayed close. I have so enjoyed receiving pictures of her fireplace at Christmas with the many Christmas stockings she kept adding for another member of her growing family. She was so proud of all you. Be happy and always stay close
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