Longtime Texas Rangers employee Wanda Williams died on Monday. Williams was a beloved cook who ran the media dining area. She was 73
Wanda Williams, known as “Miss Wanda,” was a well-known figure among media members and Texas Rangers staff, serving as the head media dining room attendant and cook at both Globe Life Park and Globe Life Field.
During my time covering the Texas Rangers, much changed — players came and went, five different managers led the team, and even the ballpark was replaced.
Yet, Wanda Williams was a steady and familiar presence at the ballpark.
The longtime media dining room director passed away on Monday at the age of 73, after battling health issues for several years.
Known affectionately as “Miss Wanda,” she served as the press dining room attendant at both Globe Life Park and Globe Life Field. She had worked for over 20 years with the company that catered for both Rangers and Dallas Mavericks games.
No matter if it was your first day or your 10th season, she welcomed everyone with respect, humor, and love. As the Rangers noted, “Miss Wanda” was a fixture at home games, providing media members and employees in the press box with her spirited personality and direct approach. Her warmth and generosity were unwavering, and she was known for strictly enforcing dining rules with a firm hand.
Funeral arrangements are still pending, and they’ll need a large church to accommodate everyone.
Wanda Williams was a cherished member of the Rangers family, known not only for her warm personality but also for making the best cranberry-pecan chicken salad you could ever taste.
Whenever I complimented one of her dishes, she would always offer to pack some up for me to take home after the game. She ensured the dining room ran smoothly, stayed spotless, and served great food.
The Rangers, in their statement, said, “Wanda’s presence has been missed these past few years as she fought health issues, and she will always be fondly remembered.”
