Triplett, Wanda  
 	
Wanda Triplett, 73, died Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at Longview 
Regional Medical Center. She was born July 4, 1933, in Delta 
County, Texas. Wanda was a legal secretary for 30 years. She 
retired June 1, 1996, to travel. She was very involved in the 
Texas Legal Secretary Association and held an honors position as 
an officer in both state and local chapters. Wanda moved to 
Longview in 1997, after the death of her husband, Benny Triplett. 
She was an officer of Ladies Auxiliary at the Elks Lodge in 
Longview. Her joy in life was traveling, staying active, canoeing, 
and the outdoors. Wanda was in two bowling leagues, and she loved 
to go on cruises. She was a friend to all. Wanda was preceded in 
death by her husband, Benny Byrd Triplett; son, Harold Ray Triplett; 
and sister, Bonnie Mentzel. She is survived by her son, Rick Triplett 
and wife, Donna of Austin; a daughter, Teresa Childress of Tyler; 
three grandchildren, Brandi and Todd Triplett, and Alicia Childress; 
and one great-grandson, Kaden Webb. She is also survived by her 
special friend, Tommy Bennett; and many other family and friends. 
Memorial services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2006, 
at the Elks Lodge. Memorial donations may be made for the family at 
the American Heart Association or to the Elks Lodge Scholarship Fund 
in Longview, Texas.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 12/2/2006.