Wanda Fay (Byers) Babb

Wanda Fay (Byers) Babb, 90, of Paris, Texas, passed away on Palm Sunday-Sunday, March 29, 2026. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Bright-Holland Funeral Home, on Good Friday- April 3rd 11am and graveside service to follow service at Evergreen Cemetery with Pastor Benny Dollins. The family will receive friends Friday from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Wanda was born September 23, 1935, in Lamar County to Travis & Lillie (McDowell) Byers. She graduated from Paris High School in 1954, and attended Paris Beauty School. She married Wendell Babb in 1953, and they were married 58 years. They were blessed with three children (Travis, Jill and Wendy). She had 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter Jill Hart and husband, David of Detroit, TX; daughter-Wendy McNeal and husband, Marc of Paris, TX; grandchildren-Brittney Hart of Reno, TX, Blake McNeal, wife Jazlyn of Denton, TX; Jacob McNeal of Paris, TX; and Alayna McNeal of Paris, TX. Her great-grandchildren include Brinlee Whitley, Lexi Whitley, Hayden Townsend, and Zora McNeal. She was preceded in death by her parents, Travis and Lillie Byers; husband, Wendell Babb; son, Travis Babb, grandson, Corey Townsend, and great-granddaughter, Brooklyn Townsend.

She shared many happy memories with her family and friends over her lifetime. Wanda was humous and joyful and loved by so many people. She showed her love by giving generously to those in need. She was well known for her cooking and baking abilities, like her famous pecan pie and chocolate pie! For many decades you could find her in the kitchen on Hearon Street. Wanda loved her kids, sons-in-law and grandchildren with all of her heart. She was so proud of each one of them and let it be known to all who would listen. She was especially fond of her cousin, Ron Byers.

She was a hairdresser by trade for over 40 yrs, she was a beauty consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics. She was of the Baptist faith and a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was a devoted member of Mary Jane Lowery’s bible study and a prayer warrior. Wanda loved playing 42 with her friends and she usually won! She lived a full and productive life and her memory will live in our hearts forever. A special thanks to Elara Caring Hospice and long-time family friend-Diana Hutchings.