Wanda Gibson Wimberley

Unknown - May 20th, 2009

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: May 20, 2009
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: Wanda Gibson Wimberley, 85, of Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2009 after a long illness with Multiple Myeloma Cancer. Wanda had an amazing positive spirit and attitude during her battle with cancer. Wanda was born at home in Eureka Springs, Arkansas on March 3, 1924 to the late Katherine S. and Lloyd C. Gibson. Her childhood years were spent growing up in Green Forest, Arkansas. Wanda graduated with a Master’s degree in History from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1948. The U of A in Fayetteville is also where she met her late husband Robert J. (Bob) Wimberley. Bob and Wanda were married in 1948 in Fayetteville, Arkansas and enjoyed fifty-nine years of friendship and marriage before Bob passed away from a stroke on December 22, 2007. Wanda had an incredible zest for life and loved others. Even as her cancer progressed she didn’t focus on herself but would ask her visitors about themselves. Wanda taught American history at Parkview High School in Little Rock from 1969 until 1984. Wanda loved History, teaching, reading and traveling. Wanda was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Winfield United Methodist Church for over sixty years. She is survived by her two daughters; Candace Wimberley and Laurie Wimberley Hill, Two grandchildren; Wesley Hill and Rachel Hill all of Little Rock, a brother; Worth Gibson of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks and appreciation is given to Vanessa Lewis her faithful caregiver of over two years and to her social worker Jackie Keiser and the many wonderful doctors, nurses and workers at Arkansas Hospice. Graveside services will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park on Saturday, May 23 at 9:30 a.m. Memorials may be made in Wanda’s name to Winfield United Methodist Church, 20100 Cantrell Rd., Little Rock, AR 72223 or Arkansas Hospice, 5600 W. 12th St., Little Rock, AR 72204. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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Dennis and Jan Schick

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We were saddened to read about Wanda's death and extend our sympathy to all the family, knowing she will be missed.

We met Bob through our work for the Arkansas Press Association, and got to know Wanda through gatherings of ASAE over the 25 years were were at APA. She was a special lady and will be remembered as a warm and caring person with a gentle humor and catching smile.

James W. Stanley, Jr

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I wish to extend my sympathies to the Wimberley family upon learning of the recent passing of dear Wanda, Bob's devoted wife. Theirs was a wonderful team... Please know all of the Winberley family will be remembered in our thoughts and in our prayers; There are countless numbers who admired and respected, the quality values your folks represented. It is my hope this will bring you solace.

'This is not a death - a turning out of a light,
but rather the beginning of 'A New Dawn'.'

Brenda Hall Baugh

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Ms. Wimberly was my history teacher @ Parkview 1975-76. She was a true delight. She truly loved what she was doing and I do appreciate what she taught me. She used to come to work in costume sometime to make us understand history, A delightful and classy lady. Please know that God is with you all and time does heal. Lean on the Lord. I speak from personal experience. God bless.

Eric Wilken

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My condolences to the Wimberley family. Wanda was my world history teacher for my senior year at Parkview in 1981. She was my favorite because she didn't just teach world history, she lived it. Our class was treated to pictures of Wanda and Bob from all over the world, and it seemed she had been everywhere. Incredible zest for life, indeed! Even though it has been so many years, I will never forget Miss Wim! Laurie, I hope you're doing well also, perhaps you remember me from the Arkansas State/Sigma Pi days.

Carol Corley

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Candace,

I was sorry to hear about your mother passing away. I know you will miss her greatly. I didn't realize she had been a teacher. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Carol

Sheri McDaniels

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I extend my deepest sympathy to you, Laurie, and all of your family. Your mother was a very special lady and she will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you.

Kay Manes

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to be a part of the Wimberley family for the past 35 years. Wanda and Bob were very dear to me and I will miss them both. I'm truly a better person for having known both of them. Laurie and Candace my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Valerie Denton

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am a former student of Mrs. Wimberley's, and remember her well. I especially remember her passion for history, even these 35 years later. She touched many lives.

Regina Dreher Edmonson

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was sorry to read about Mrs. Wimberley's passing. She was my history teacher at Parkview, 1976 grad. During my year in her class I ask her if she would like for my aunt to come to class and show slides, see how long ago that was, about her trip to Russia. Mrs. Wimberley was so glad to have an outside speaker help her teach a class. I will never forget how entertaining she was in teaching us History.
My thoughts will be with you in the coming days, weeks and months. Regina Edmonson

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