Mrs. Wanda E. Roper, age 71, of Temple, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021. She was born May 4, 1950 in Dallas, GA the daughter of the late Mr. James Walter Blackston and the late Mrs. Marion Camp Blackston. She loved her family, she was strong in her beliefs, and worked very hard as a homemaker.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother.
She is survived by her husband, Gene Roper of Temple; son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Dawn Purrell of Gay, GA: stepdaughter and son-in-law, Lori and James Richardson of Summerville, GA; stepson and daughter-in-law, Bradley and Derain Roper of Kennesaw, GA; two sisters; one brother; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Monday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Memorial services will be conducted Monday, May 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home with Rev. Eduardo Torres officiating.
Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Inc. and Cremation Services of Villa Rica in charge of arrangements. 770-459-3694