Wanda Lee Symmonds
Wanda Lee Symmonds, of League City, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the age of 85.
She led an extraordinary life and was a woman of numerous talents and passions. She wore many “hats” in her lifetime from being a Catholic nun, choir director, and school teacher to various sales positions. She eventually opened her own business, Creative Catering and Innovations, as well as Victoria’s Classy Chats Tea Room in the greater Clear Lake area. She was an entrepreneur for 25 years and during that time she was involved in many community collaborations, participated on several boards, and won multiple achievement awards. Her talents and hobbies included music, interior décor, cake decorating, floral design, balloon artistry, inspirational speaking, travel, oil painting, and sewing. She was known for her vibrant personality, her colorful clothes, sparkly adornments, and her fancy hats!
She is survived by her daughters Nyna (Bret), Melanie (Brent), and step-daughter Susan (Bill); sister, Patricia; step-children, Robert and Marce; and step-grandchildren Rebecca, Austin, Keller, Abby and Avery; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Wanda was preceded in death by her first husband Robert; second husband Don; and life partner Bob; as well as her parents, Walter Sr. and Mabel; and siblings Walter Jr., Douglas, Elizabeth (Betty), Bessie (Bess), and Larry.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main Street, League City, Texas 77573. A funeral mass will follow on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Expectation Catholic Church, 1612 East Walker, League City, Texas 77573 with Father John Rooney presiding.
Wanda was a woman who loved vibrant colors and she would have wanted those remembering her life to dress accordingly, if they wish. And feel free to wear a hat!
Interment will take place at South Park Cemetery in Pearland, Texas immediately following the funeral mass.
My dear friend. You were the first one I meant when I moved here to Texas in 2004. You are my confident, my best friend anyone could have I will miss you tremendously. You are with God now our maker. I love you! I will never ever forget you!
Wanda Lee (Cuz) was a favorite of mine and my Mom, Gladys. I remember driving she and other nuns from Baytown to their convent and singing all the way. We often saw each other over the years sharing our lives and laughing away the hours. She had a special spark of life, love, a dash of playfulness and a charismatic character of charm. Creativity oozed from fingertips splashing joy and color wherever she stepped. Oh, and those hats as a signature. Wanda-irreplaceable, adored and an explosion of life and love. You will be missed and live in my heart. Dodie
What a beautiful lady Miss Wanda was. She will be missed by everyone that knew her.God has a special place prepared for her. Many hugs and prayers to her family.
Are hearts are heavy with Wanda’s passing. We have many fun memories of time spent with Wanda and her family. She will be missed. RIP sweet lady.
Our sincere condolences to Nyna and Melanie and all family , friends and loved ones. We feel blessed to have known Wanda. Such a vibrant and radiant woman. It was such fun for years Nyna and I would pick glamorous jewelry in NYC. Wanda knew how to dress and make a statement. Fond memories of our Christmas dinners on our island Statia. You will be missed Wanda . RIP Wanda .
You played a big role in my life, you called yourself “My other mother” and “your 3rd daughter” I lived with y’all, worked at Creative Catering and I will forever cherish those memories!!” MAMA GOT A NEW HAT” will forever ring in my heart and mind!! Much love “Mom” “your other daughter” Ginger
I knew her as Sister Victoria, my 3rd grade teacher at St. Joseph’s Elementary School. She was a great teacher for me and all my classmates. She was truly a great lady with immense talents who enriched so many lives during her own lifetime. She will be missed by many!
Wanda was a dear friend. I was fortunate to join her in many of her evevts & activities. We always had great fun and had many successful fund raising events for charitable orgorginazitons. She was industirous and ingenious. I will think of her often. She raised 2 2 beautiful daughters who are as industerous and ingenous as she was.
I remember her as Sister Victoria Marie at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Temple , TX.
Very vibrant & full of energy! Can still see her arms waving as she directed us in choir practice & at Mass – upstairs in the choir loft in those days! RIPSister