Wanda Mae Guarnere, 92, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at The Arboretum of Winnie. She was born on May 23, 1921, to Ola Mae Richardson Vincent and Arthur C. Vincent, in Port Arthur.
Her early childhood was spent in Port Arthur, where her father operated a retail grocery and gas station. The family later moved to Beaumont, where Wanda attended school and graduated from South Park High School. On December 18, 1941, she married the love of her life, Sam G. Guarnere. They were married seventy-one years until his death in June 2013. Wanda loved home, travel, and most of all, her family. She was a devoted daughter, wife, and mother. Her family always came first.
Survivors include her children, Robert Joe Guarnere and his partner, Gail Rumsey, of Nome and Sandra Lynn White and her partner, Robert Gideon, of Austin; daughter-in-law, Pat Guarnere of Beaumont; grandchildren, Leighton Guarnere and his wife, Sarah; Fredrick "Buddy" Guarnere and his wife, Ernestine; Jessica Hibben and her husband, Max; and Travis White and his wife, Veronica; and eight great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sam G. Guarnere; and son, Fred Guarnere.
A gathering of Mrs. Guarnere’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2014, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
