Wanda Sue (Walls) Bowser

Wanda’s life began August 11, 1957, in Austin, Travis County, Texas, born to Willie Howell Walls, Sr. and Ora Jeanette Scales Walls. Her parents, paternal and maternal grandparents; one grandson, Isaiah Calahan preceded her in death.

She committed her life to Christ at the tender age of 6 and was baptized at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Austin, Texas where she was very involved in church activities.

Wanda attended L. L. Campbell Elementary, Lamar Junior High and Stephen F. Austin High Schools. After graduation, she attended Texas Southern University. Her first job was at Church’s Fried Chicken. Wanda was employed with Southwestern Bell as a Long Distant Operator for 20 years and The Texas Department of Public Safety Driver’s License Division for 21 years until her retirement in 2019.

She was married to James Frederick Calahan (who preceded her in death) for sixteen years. Several years later she was united in marriage to Aubrey Lee Bowser until her homegoing. For many years Wanda enjoyed activities at the Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center, especially creative writing and crafting.

Wanda is a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorage of Dr. B.W. McClendon, Sr.

Wanda Sue Walls Bowser, survived by her loving husband, Mr. Aubrey Lee Bowser. Two sons; Mr. Jarrod Keith Walls Calahan (Shaquita), Minister James Frederick Walls Calahan of Austin, Texas. Four grandchildren: Isarel Jace and Zion Alise Calahan of Austin, TX; Kayne Calahan of Hillsboro, TX, and Gabriel Calahan of San Antonio, TX.

Wanda Sue‘s five siblings: Stanley (JoJo) Murphy, Donald Walls of Austin, Texas; Phillis Kay Walls Cooke of Silver Spring, Maryland, Carole Walls Carter and Willie H. Walls Jr. of Austin, TX. A host of Nieces: Pamela Michelle (Kenneth) Bell, Kelly Jenkins, Shannon Murphy, Arlene Evette Walls, Veronica Lee, Rachel Penaloza, Shara Cooke (Sean) Hicks, Alicia Carter, Lamamie Walls, and Avyanna Walls. Nephews: Henry Andre Carter and Xavier Carter; along with 22 great-nieces and nephews and 3 great, great-nieces.

After her marriage to Aubrey, Wanda embraced his children and family. Two Sons: Shawn Bell and Gayland (Keisha) Bowser, Two Daughters: Sunshine Bowser; Lasandra (Keith) Washington and Eight grandchildren: Deserae Hicks, Kiijuana Washington, Tearra Washington, Terri Washington, Dallas Washington, Toni Washington, Suntavia Bowser and Draquasha Bowser.

Wanda’s nieces and nephews through marriage: Nieces: Collette Calahan Laday, Debra (Howard) Love, Anita (Lee) Elliott, Patricia Byrd, Lashannon McRae, Sherita (Michael) Kelly, Simone (Nehemiah) Alexander, Eboni Elliott, Brittni Greene, Nolan M. and Jude A. Alexander. Nephews: Rod A. McKinney; Idris J. (Summer) Calahan, Darre’ll (Nikki) Atkins, Courtney Greene, J Marvin Elliott, Ryan K. Laday; Brian and Breton Love. Two special brothers-in law: Harlen J. (Renee) Calahan and Pastor Emeritus H. Ed Calahan.