Wanda Oran

Wanda Sarah Helen (Goodman) Oran, age 86, of Ten Mile, Tennessee, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was born on July 7, 1939, to the late William D. and Edith Lemons Goodman.

Affectionately known as "Granny" to nearly everyone who met her, Wanda's radiant smile and gentle spirit could brighten any room. She will forever be remembered for her unwavering kindness, her deep love for her family, and the compassion she showed to all. Wanda found great joy in the simple things-especially watching the birds outside her window, with a special fondness for the bright red cardinals that seemed to visit just for her.

Wanda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Benny Oran; the father of her children, Noah Clowers; her parents, William D. and Edith Lemons Goodman; her daughter, Betty J. Clowers; granddaughters, Joyce Ranae Clowers, Bridgett Leann Booth, and Crystal Webb; brothers, Buddy and Otis Goodman; sisters, Margret Russell and Peggy Shelton; brothers-in-law, James Thomas, Bob Berry, and J.C. Berry; and sister-in-law, Wanda Sue Goodman.

She is survived by her loving children, Carolyn S. Adkisson, Brenda Booth, Sandy Gillis, and Ricky Clower; two grandsons she cherished as her own sons, Jason Goodman and Timothy Beason; along with 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, John and Robert Goodman; sisters, Olive Fay Thomas, Edna Berry, and Kathy Berry; sister-in-law, Frances Goodman; and brothers-in-law, Jay Russell and Sammy Shelton.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to her dedicated caregivers, Christy Burman and the compassionate team at Gentiva Hospice, for the loving care and support they provided.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Companion Funeral Home Chapel in Athens, TN, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Church Cemetery in Ten Mile.

Family and friends are encouraged to share memories of Wanda or leave personal condolences on her memorial page at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service of Athens, TN, is honored to assist the family with these arrangements.