Wanda Lou Harris

Wanda Lou Harris of Edmond, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, August 20, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1934, in Manitou, Oklahoma, to Earl and Maxine Degan Arnold.

She married the love of her life, Robert C. Harris, on July 7, 1950. They were married 65 years at his death.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents Maxine and Earl Arnold; her brothers Louis and Don Arnold; and her granddaughter Katie Michelle Harris.

Wanda is survived by her daughter Debbie Swanson and husband Chuck; sons Lindsey Harris and wife Cindy; Robin Harris and wife Shelley, all of Edmond; 10 grandchildren: Rena, Jamin, Kylie, Joni, Gerrit, Cassie, Reagan, Anderson, Avery, and Arielle; 11 great grandchildren: Emma, Anniston, Parrish, Eli, Mala, Seth, Thomas, Nolan, Killian, Everett, and Evelynn. She is also survived by her two sisters Reva Perry of Tipton, Oklahoma, and Reta Dill and her husband Rodney of Frederick, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Wanda’s passion and commitment to share Jesus with others was evident in her many areas of service. She taught children in Sunday school for over 40 years; she counseled children when making a decision to accept Jesus as their Savior; she was a trainer for Evangelism Explosion for over 35 years; and she served on the Board of Directors of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma.

She also worked alongside her husband in their homebuilding business, Robert C. Harris Companies. Their mission statement was “The Solution Through Service”. They always took pride in the quality of their work. “A good name is more desirable than great riches.” Proverbs 22:1

And they never missed an opportunity to the share the gospel of Jesus Christ with co-workers and clients.

She loved her family and especially enjoyed family gatherings and holidays. And for birthdays she always made everyone their favorite cake.

She was a true example of a Virtuous Woman as found in Proverbs 31:10 - 31.

Public visitation will be held from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Sunday, August 24th, 2025 at Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, Oklahoma.

Interment will be held at Gracelawn Cemetery at 12:00pm, Monday August 25th followed by a Service at 2:00pm at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel