Wanda M. Hebron

WANDA MARIE (TYLER) HEBRON departed this life on April 12, 2017. She was the eldest of four daughters born to the late Norwood and Frances Tyler on December 31, 1944. Wanda received Christ at an early age and was baptized at Central Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. Throughout her life Wanda was a loyal and faithful church member. At the time of her passing, she was an active member of Grace A.M.E. where she participated in the Senior Choir until her health diminished. Wanda always made it a practice to acknowledge the Lord in all things and extended her mission of service throughout her career in education. As a youth, she received her primary education in Richmond, Virginia until her family relocated to Baltimore, Maryland. She continued her secondary education in the Baltimore City School system, graduating from Edmondson High School. She was consistently on the honor roll and always demonstrated a desire to learn. She was an avid reader, which influenced her aspiration to become a teacher. Wanda’s zest for knowledge lead to a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Library Science from Coppin State Teacher College. In addition, she received a second Master’s of Science degree in Education from Johns Hopkins University in 1993. She used this advanced expertise in the development of curriculum to improve adult and foreign student’s literacy within the public school system. Wanda worked for over thirty-five years within the Baltimore City Public School System and was well-respected as the teacher every parent wanted for their child. She began her teaching career at Mary E. Rodman Elementary where she taught the gifted students. She taught at Cherry Hill Elementary and Highlandtown Middle School where she was fondly recognized as “a no nonsense teacher”. Wanda retired in 2004. Wanda served as the Assistant Management Specialist under the City of Baltimore, Department of Education - Office of Employment Development. In this role, she provided youth guidance in developing career paths and accessing employment services. In addition, she shared her time with several community service organizations through mentoring and tutoring adult education students, such as: Patterson Park High School, Echo House, and the Cal Ripken Learning Center. On December 24, 1972, Wanda married William “Billy” Franklin Hebron. They shared a special love and friendship for each other for over twenty-nine years before his passing. From their affection for children, they became godparents to Anthony “Tony” Howard of Jacksonville, FL. She always took a special interest in taking her nieces and nephews on outings to stimulate a quizzical spirit of learning and exploration. In her free time, Wanda loved to sew, crochet; read; complete crossword puzzles; collect cardinal bird memorabilia; watch professional sports and shop late at night on QVC and HSN. Wanda leaves to celebrate her memory: three devoted sisters, Narda (Herbert) Terry and Danise Tyler of Baltimore, MD and Danette (Evan) Scott of Jacksonville, FL; a special cousin/god-sister, LaDonna (Jerome) Battle of Pittsview, AL; brothers-in-law, Hilbert Hebron, Thomas Hebron, Bruce Hebron; sisters-in-law, Juanita Spencer, Carol Borden and JoAnne Borden, all of Catonsville, MD; great-aunt, Mary Louise Tyler of Richmond, Virginia; treasured nieces and nephews, Johnathan Terry and Julian Terry of Baltimore, MD, Dr. Evan A. Scott of Chicago, IL, Jennifer (Delmar) Powell of Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Jessica (Kevin) Amilcar of Decatur, GA, Jerome Battle, Jr., Jayla Battle and Jaidyn Battle of Pittsview, AL; great-niece, Jujea Terry of Baltimore, MD and great-nephew, Delmar Powell, Jr. of Los Angeles, CA. Wanda’s legacy will live on through the love of her relatives in the Latney-Lee, Robinson, Valentine, Tyler, Thornton, Boisseau families, as well as other family and friends too numerous to name

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Wanda M. Hebron

December 31, 1944 - April 12, 2017