Wanda Lou Benard Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Wanda Lou Benard (Madera, California) is shared. Wanda, born on April 24, 1938, passed away on August 9, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Phillip Ross and Dorothy Ross; her brothers, Jimmy and Billy Ross; and her son David.
She is survived by: her husband Webster Benard; her siblings, Charles Ross of Rowlett, TX and Delores Sanchez of Madera, CA; her children, Barry Benard (Tricia) of Abilene, TX, Denise Schoettler (Matt) of Chowchilla, CA and Cynthia Beakes of Madera, CA.; her grandchildren, Stephen Schoettler of Chowchilla, CA, Kelsey Mehrten (Alec) of Temple, TX, Kristen Schoettler of Los Angeles, CA, Cortney King (Jared) of Madera, CA, Phillip Benard of Abilene, TX, Taylor Beakes (Michelle) of Fresno, CA and Jackson Benard of Abilene, TX; and her great grandchildren, Emmett Schoettler of Madera, CA, Hudson, Parker, Landon King of Madera, CA, Smith, Reese Mehrten of Temple, TX and Bennett Beakes of Fresno, CA..
At this time, the family would like to acknowledge and offer our heartfelt gratitude to the staff and administration of Hand In Hand Care Home of Fresno who watched over and loved Wanda to the very end through her Alzheimer's. Thank you!
