Obituaries

Wanda Irene Means was born to Roger and Candeas(Grider) Olds on October 21 1920 in the Van Alstyne community and left her earthly home on Tuesday September 20 2011 at the age of 90 and a resident of the Homestead of Sherman. She married C.J. Means June 7 1941. Their union lasted 55 years until his death in 1996. Services will be held Friday September 23 2011 at 10:00 am in the chapel of Dannel Funeral Home. Family visitation will be Thursday evening September 22 2011 from 6pm to 7:30pm at Dannel Funeral Home. Dr. Thomas R. Peel of First Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Cedarlawn United Memorial Park. Irene was a dedicated member of First United Methodist Church. She served in many positions within the church with her main concentration being Children"s Christian Education. She was always there to help in any way she could with church activities from sewing to baking working with bazaars and in the after school mentoring program. Irene also helped the poor and needy by giving her time to the Green House at Key Memorial United Methodist Church. She was so sad when failing health prevented her from taking part and attending church services. Throughout the years she also served at churches in the Oklahoma City area while a resident there and Key Memorial United Methodist Church. Irene was a woman of great faith and forgiving heart and always believed that there was something good in everyone. All who knew her loved her and will miss her. Irene is survived by one brother Dudley Olds of Denison, brother-in-law Ray Dodson of Denison, daughter-in-law Pat Means of Sherman, three granddaughters Judy Means of Mineola Sherry Chadwick of Dallas and Kayren Banks and husband Michael Banks Jr and Noah Banks of Ft.Worth, and son- in -law Alan Chadwick of Frisco. She is also survived by several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents husband C.J. Means sons Jerry Roger and Gary Ronald and daughter Diana Lashley, 3 sisters Lorelle Dodson Billie Jo Morris and Eloise Taylor. The family wishes to thank the Homestead of Sherman and Heart to Heart Hospice for their love and care of Irene. Memorials can be made to First United Methodist Church of Sherman or the donor"s favorite charity . You may sign the online guestbook at www.dannelfuneralhome.com