A Time to Mourn

Wanda Persall, 78, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.   Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Trinity Baptist Church Amarillo with Pastors Nate Magloughlin and Carey Skinner officiating. Burial was in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements were by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.   Mrs. Persall was born Feb. 4, 1935, in Seagraves to Buel and Ola Mae Wharton. During her …

Love that Lasts

As our family stands beside the hospice bed of Mark’s mom, Wanda, today, I’m keenly aware that I’ve been very fortunate.    I knew Love was patient, but now I’ve seen Love as Richard, her husband of sixty years, answered Wanda’s questions tirelessly as her dementia progressed.    I knew Love was kind, but now I’ve watched love in action …