Wanda Claridy

Wanda Faye “Mema” Claridy, 89 of Waco, Texas passed away May 21, 2025.

Wanda was born April 22, 1936 to Harvel Luther “Buck” Burgamy and Naomi Pauline (Miller) Burgamy in Aquilla, Texas.

Wanda married Carrol “Bud” Claridy on April 21,1951 shortly after he was drafted by the United States Army at the height of the Korean War. He served for four years, stationed in Santa Barbara, California, and spending 13 months of that time in Korea. After serving his country Bud and Wanda settled in Waco, Texas to raise their family. She was a devoted wife and mother, working and raising five children. Over the years she worked at Gibson’s, Service Merchandise, and Padgitt’s, from which she retired.

Family get-togethers for holidays or any occasion delighted her! She loved to share a good meal and a long visit. Everyone was always welcome at Bud and Wanda’s house and you never left hungry! She had the best sense of humor, she loved to laugh! Mema was a kind, caring, and loving grandmother to all of her grandchildren.Mema was our biggest cheerleader and constant supporter. Family came first and was above all else to Mema, a value she instilled in all those around her. She was a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity. Our mema was a source of inspiration to us all and she will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched.

Wanda was warmly greeted in heaven by her parents, Harvel Luther (Buck) Burgamy and Naomi Pauline (Miller) Burgamy, of Whitney. All of her siblings, Jimmy H. Burgamy, of Whitney; Bobby Paul Burgamy, of Whitney; Shirley Anne Burgamy Crites, of Whitney; and Steven Wayne Burgamy, of Whitney. Her husband, Carrol “Bud” Claridy, of Waco. All of her children, whom she missed dearly, Howard Eugene "Gene" Claridy, of Whitney; Gary Don Claridy, of West; David Joe Claridy, of Waco; Cynthia Faye “Cindy” Claridy, of Waco; and Carol Annette Copeland, of Waco. Grandsons, Jason Eugene Claridy, of Gatesville; and Troy Eugene Claridy, of Whitney.

Wanda will be forever remembered by her son-in-law Mark “Duke” Copeland, of Waco; daughter-in-laws Mary Claridy, of West; and Karen Claridy, of Grapevine. Her grandchildren Amber Hall of McGregor; Brian Claridy, of Olympia, Washington; Lauren Gonzales, of Meridian; Donathan Claridy, of West; Robyn Claridy-Miga, of Austin; Sarah Copeland and Michael DiCorte, of Waco; and Beau Copeland, of Waco. Her great grandson, pride and joy, and partner in crime Liam Goff, of Waco; many other great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors whom she loved.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Visiting Angels, who cared so much for Wanda, especially Ms. Kim.

John 11:25-26: "Jesus said to her, 'I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though they die, yet they will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die."

Service information: Celebration of Life-Saturday, June 21st 2-4pm at Grace Gardens Chapel with Pastor Wayne Wiliams officiating.