Wanda McCowan

1934 ∼ 2016

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Wanda McCowan, 82, of Nederland passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at her residence.

Wanda was born in Port Neches, TX, on October 7, 1934. She is the daughter of the late Claude Bodin, Sr. and Rena Primeaux Bodin. She was a security officer for the oil refinery.

Those left to cherish Wanda’s memory are her daughters, Perri Stewart, Tammy McCowan, and Rhonda McCoy all of Nederland; brothers, Claude Bodin, Jr., and Jerry Wayne Bodin; sisters, JoAnn Hatfield, Rose Marie Duhon, Beverly Sue Bodin, and Claudia (Caboose) Nell Hernandez; grandchildren, Jason McCowan, Delores Smith, Asa Cardenas, Racheal Brown, Kenny Hollingsworth, and Bob Riley; great-grandchildren, Leah McCowan, Hunter McCowan, Joseph Hollingsworth, Jacelyn Smith, and many family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Rena Hollingsworth; granddaughters, Lawanda McCowan and Rose Marie Hollingsworth and a sister, Brenda Joyce Bodin.

There will be gathering of family and friends on Friday, November 18, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland, with an interment at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, TX.

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Deedee Sandoval November 21, 2016

Wanda was a very loving friend and wonderful mother. My sister and I were welcomed into her home on many occasions. We were the big sisters to her four daughters. Wanda treated us with kindness always. She would sew matching clothes for the 4 little girls and always had something left over for a short set or dress for us. Her daughters were her world and loved them intensely. She still had enough love for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wanda believed in hard work and worked way past the normal age of retirement. Keep all the cherished memories close to your heart. Always continue to work to make her proud of you, she will be watching over you in heaven. She surely has earned her angel wings. RIP Wanda McCowan DeeDee Bush Sandoval Mary Bush

Wendy Martinez November 20, 2016

Wanda was a woman with a big heart & I know my life is better for her having been in it. She loved family & especially her grandkids! She raised two like they were her own, Asa & Bob. I hope you both understand what she sacrificed in order to give you a place to call home & someone who loved you dearly. Make her proud, she is in heaven watching over you all now!

James Butler November 19, 2016

Sorry for the loss of your mother Tammy and all of the family. Prayers for all of y'all God be with all.

Laurie Rauwerda November 19, 2016

She was a great friend and a loving person. Wanda and I work together for over 30 years, we had to go out early in the morning and clean tank cars, hook up the cars, and that was around 430 -5 depending on how many we had. she was a trooper she would work her self hard every day. just to keep everything going. she's was a inspiration to us all. loved her dearly.

Melancon'S Funeral Home November 17, 2016

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Wanda McCowan