Wanda L Bautts

Wanda L. Bautts, a cherished resident of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on August 20, 1931, in Ava, Missouri, Wanda was one of nine siblings. She demonstrated her musical talent early on, singing in school choirs and performing in trios, which earned her a scholarship for music to Missouri State University.

Wanda was a professional soprano who sang in church choirs since the age of four. She performed in benefit concerts and sang as a soloist with the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, one of her greatest achievements. She also performed with the Pueblo Choral.

Wanda cherished her 66 years of marriage to Dr. Bobby J. Bautts. She was a proud mother of three daughters, and a loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She adored her family above all.

Her personal interests included a love for church and music. She sang, played the piano and flute, and enjoyed golf, tennis, snow skiing, and swimming. Wanda was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Beta Sigma Phi, and the American Dental Wives Association.

Wanda was actively involved in her community through Bible Study Fellowship and choirs and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Wanda leaves a legacy of faith, family, and music that will be remembered by all who knew her.

She is survived by her brother, Lowell Russell Hunt (Ann); children, Teresa Robinson (Michael), Jackie Fox (Bill), Holly Kidd, and Quentin Kidd; grandchildren, Jennifer DeVinney (Larry), Rebecca Robinson, Brandon Dougherty (Teri), and Austin Fox; great-grandchildren, Jared Dougherty, Taylor Cassat, Raegan Jorgensen (Ryan), and Braydon DeVinney; and great-great-grandchildren, Adalyn, Savana, and Xayden Jorgensen.

Wanda was preceded in death by her loving husband Bobby Joe Bautts; her sisters, Velva Ellison, Wilma Wagner, Georgiana Hunt, and Fairy Lee Davis; brothers David Hunt Jr., Robert J. Hunt, and Ralph A. Hunt; and her parents, David W. and Dulcie Ann Hunt.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Wanda's honor may be made to First United Methodist Church (Rogers), Circle of Life (Bentonville), or Good Shepherd In Home Senior Care (Springdale).