Wanda Sibley Root

Wanda Sibley Root, 86, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. Graveside services were held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon with Rev. Gene Jones officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Brooks Funeral Directors.

Wanda was born on October 28, 1936, in the Martin Community near Clarendon in Donley County. She attended school in a one room schoolhouse in the Martin Community until the sixth grade. She then attended school in Clarendon and was a graduate of Clarendon High School and Clarendon Junior College. Wanda married Harold Root on January 13, 1964, in the First Baptist Church parlor in Amarillo with her uncle, Spencer Sibley, officiating.

Wanda was Harold’s partner in every aspect of living. She was the office manager and partner with Harold in the H. Root Company for 59 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Canyon and the Randall County Historical Commission. She enjoyed word search puzzles, crocheting, and was a wonderful cook. She was very quick-witted, and one seldom got the last word with her. Wanda’s greatest joy was her family, and she loved attending the many activities of her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, JoAnne Brown.

She is survived by her husband of almost 59 years, Harold Root of Canyon; her daughter, Gena Richardson and husband, Jerry of Canyon; her son, Dan Root and wife, Natalie of Canyon; four grandchildren, Kristen Flowers and husband, Darren of Canyon, Ben Barrett of Berlin, Germany, and Ripley Root and Jaidyn Root of Canyon; two great grandchildren, Leah and Koen Flowers; nephew, Richard Benton of Clarendon; as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity.