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November 5, 2025

Wanda Anderson Holeman

June 10, 1955 – Oct. 24, 2025

Wanda (Anderson) Holeman, 70, of Sallisaw, died on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Sallisaw. She was born on June 10, 1955, in Muskogee to John Wayman Anderson and Bessie (Hunter) Anderson.

No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.

She was a minister and home health provider.

Survivors include her husband, Alfred James Holeman of the home; one son, James Holeman; and other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Daniel Malick; sisters, Dorothy, Helen, Ida Mae, Anna Faye, Hazel Marie, Lillian Mae, Frances, Imogene, Lara and Alice; and brothers, Arie and J.W.

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