Memorial held for Juanita Peterfeso

Wanda Juanita Peterfeso, 63, of Texarkana, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at her home in Texarkana surrounded by family.

Wanda was born November 7th, 1959 to Harvey Manuel and Mary Davidson Juliuson in Ada, Oklahoma. She grew up and attended school at Stonewall, Oklahoma and later graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Wanda worked for Ceneter-Point Energy for over 25 years.

Wanda enjoyed gardening, craft painting, reading, traveling, and spending time with her beloved family. Wanda loved the Lord, her family, and her friends. She poured herself into her kids and grandchildren. She loved gardening and feeding hummingbirds. She was devoted to her work and building up those around her. Her work took her from Allen, Oklahoma to Shreveport, Louisiana to Houston, Texas before she finally settled in Texarkana, Texas.

She battled Cancer for the 2nd time the last 5 years of her life.

Wanda is survived by her husband, Jerry Peterfeso, children Desiree Traylor and husband Heath, Leslee Chumley and husband Daniel, stepchildren Brian Peterfeso, John and Courtney Peterfeso, Charlie and Jenna Peterfeso, grandchildren Jenna Traylor, Reagann, William, and Christopher Chumley, Lucy, Lilly, Hendrix, Wes, Rocco and Mia Peterfeso, siblings Sam Manuel and wife Rogina, Jerry Manuel and wife Terri, David Manuel, Cindy Weaver, Tawana Manuel, Sondra Blaylock and husband Paul, Lacy Manuel, Donna Durham, Alan Juliuson and wife Jess, Dwight Juliuson and wife Eva, Ralph Juliuson and wife Patty.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Jody and Jamie Manuel.

A memorial service was held at 1:30 PM, Monday, May 29th, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Allen, Oklahoma.

To support a cause Wanda cared deeply about, a donation can be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help fight Breast Cancer.