Wanda Sibley Root

Wanda Sibley Root, 86, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon with Rev. Gene Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Brooks Chapel.

Wanda was born on October 28, 1936 in the Martin Community near Clarendon in Donley County. She attended school in a one room schoolhouse in the Martin Community until the sixth grade. She then attended school in Clarendon and was a graduate of Clarendon High School and Clarendon Junior College. Wanda married Harold Root on January 13, 1964 in the First Baptist Church parlor in Amarillo with her uncle, Spencer Sibley, officiating.

Wanda was Harold's partner in every aspect of living. She was the office manager and partner with Harold in the H. Root Company for 59 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Canyon and the Randall County Historical Commission. She enjoyed word search puzzles, crocheting, and was a wonderful cook. She was very quick-witted, and one seldom got the last word with her. Wanda's greatest joy was her family, and she loved attending the many activities of her grandchildren.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, JoAnne Brown.

Survivors include her husband of almost 59 years, Harold Root of Canyon; her daughter, Gena Richardson and husband, Jerry of Canyon; her son, Dan Root and wife, Natalie of Canyon; four grandchildren, Kristen Flowers and husband, Darren of Canyon, Ben Barrett of Berlin, Germany, and Ripley Root and Jaidyn Root of Canyon; two great grandchildren, Leah and Koen Flowers; nephew, Richard Benton of Clarendon; as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity.