Wanda Barrington Pursley

Wanda Barrington Pursley, 89, of Angleton, Tx. left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on May 9, 2024 surrounded by loved ones in Galveston, Tx. Wanda was born in Conroe, Tx. on December 31, 1934.

She was a resident of Brazoria County most of her life. She moved to Lake Jackson in 1942 with her parents, Thurman A. Barrington and Mabel Anne Ledet Barrington. Her family is listed among the Pioneer Families of Lake Jackson, Tx. She became a member of First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson after her salvation and baptism by Rev. Jesse Davis in 1944. Wanda was married to Oliver J. Pursley on August 11, 1950. He proceeded her in death on June 8, 2011. She is also proceeded in death by her parents, her bother Billy Gene Barrington, sister JoAnne Barrington Krueger and sister Mary Louise Barrington.

Wanda is survived by three sons; Oliver David Pursley and wife Carol of Angleton, Jim Lewis Pursley and wife Paula of Lufkin, Tx., and Johnny Lynn Pursley and wife Judy of Angleton. She is also survived by one sister, LaNell Barrington Roberson, 11 Grandchildren: David, Jim Lewis, Stevey, Johnny, Jacqueline, Robert, Vicky, Tammy, Michael, James, and Laura, along with multiple great grandchildren.

Viewing will be Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Palms Funeral Home, 2300 E. Mulberry St. in Angleton. Family will be from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm and Public will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:30 am at Palms Funeral Home with Burial following at Restwood Memorial Park, 1038 W. Plantation Dr. in Clute, Tx.