Wanda Faye Malone, 78, of Austin, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her home. 

Wanda was born April 21, 1950 in Kosse, Texas to J.C. and Zella Hollingsworth Kay. She graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1958. After attending business school in Fort Worth, she married her high school sweetheart, Rodney Malone June 4, 1960 and moved to Austin.

Soon after purchasing their first home the couple welcomed three children into their lives and set about teaching them the skills of leading a productive life. In 1976, Rodney and Wanda started their own business, The Sail and Ski Center, an award-winning boat dealership and one that has thrived and served its employees and the central Texas community for more than 40 years.

Wanda was preceded in death by parents and brother, James Kay.    

She is survived by her son, Douglas and spouse DeAnna, daughters, Tammy and spouse Lisa, and Holly and spouse Steve; her loving nephews, Ricky and Greg; nieces, Cynthia and Gina; great-nephew Kristopher; brother Cullen Kay and four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held beginning at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Cook Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home, 9700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, Texas 78750.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Wanda Malone to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. FI. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or online at www.alz.org.