Wanda Gordon Burns

Our beloved mother Wanda Gordon Burns passed away on Sunday evening after a long bout of illnesses. Wanda was a devout Christian, loving wife, fierce mother, and a loyal sister and daughter who believed in compassion, beauty, and strong family values. A life-long Water Vallian, Wanda had numerous local friends and was a well-loved community member. She was a beautician for nearly 50 years, owned her own business, and basically made everyone look fabulous. Wanda’s hobbies included dancing, interior design, and fan-girling over Elvis and old Hollywood movies.

Wanda was born March 20, 1954 and died October 30, 2022 at the age of 68. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Hugh F. Gordon and Marie McDonald Gordon, both of Water Valley, as well as her brother Daniel F. Gordon of North Port, Alabama. She is survived by her husband Terry W. Burns of Water Valley; sons Brandon (Kristie) of Oxford, Corey (Heather) of Oxford, and Kelly (Kyle) of Fargo, North Dakota; sister Angie Gordon Fiveash (Neil) of Marietta, Georgia; grandchildren Kayla, Abigail, Walker, and Reagan Burns, all of Oxford; and sister-in-law Linda Gordon of North Port, Alabama.

Funeral services will be held at Seven Oaks Funeral Home in Water Valley on Wednesday, November 2. Visitation for the public will be held from 1:00-3:00pm followed by a funeral service at 3:00pm. Committal will occur at 4:00pm at Oak Hill Cemetery in Water Valley.