WANDA R. VARNADO, age 82, a resident of Eustace, Texas since 2005, formerly of Irving, Texas for more than 50 years, died Sunday, October 12, 2008 at East Texas Medical Center in Athens, Texas. Born August 18, 1926 in Cross Cut, Texas to Roy and Ruby Wright Bennett, she was a member of the Episcopal Church of The Redeemer in Irving. Even after retiring from Parkland Memorial Hospital, as a registered nurse for 30 years, Wanda continued her love of caring for others. Her grandchildren were the other love of her life. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Elvin Varnado; son, David Varnado; sisters, Waunice Little, Anita Torres and Edith Duncan; and brother, Charles Bennett. Survivors include her son, Steven B. Varnado of Dallas; daughter, Donna and husband Charles Rusty Easley of Eustace; grandchildren, Shannon Easley of Addison, David Easley and Deanna Browning, both of Eustace; great granddaughter, Mallory Mobly of Eustace; brother-in-law, Junior Varnado and wife Omega of Mesquite. Graveside Service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving with The Rev. Gail N. Gateley officiating. The family will receive friends at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Diabetes Association.