Mrs. Elwanda Martin Weatherspoon was born on April 2, 1952, to Rev. Woodrow Wilson Martin and Minnie B. Jackson Martin in Pineland, Texas.

At an early age she was immersed in Christianity and united with Evergreen Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend M.L. Williams.

Elwanda received her early education at Bryant High School and later completed her high school journey at West Sabine. She chose to continue her education at her beloved Prairie View A&M University earning her Bachelor of Education degree in 1979 and a Master of Counseling degree in 2008. Mrs. Weatherspoon went on to touch the lives of countless students with her unique and exceptional teaching skills during her30-plus years tenure at Jasper Independent School District.

Elwanda was blessed with a loving and devoted family. She met her childhood sweetheart Develous Weatherspoon Sr. at the tender age of 12. They wed on December 31, 1974, in Jasper, TX. God blessed them with four amazing children.

"Mama Spoon", as she was affectionately known by many, made an impression wherever she traveled. She was always the brightest star in the room with her dazzling smile and witty banter. She was admired and respected by everyone that knew her. A proud Prairie View A&M Alumni, her presence will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, C.W. Martin.

Left to cherish her incredible memories are her beloved husband, Develous Weatherspoon Sr.; her daughter, Wanda Devette Martin, of Missouri City, TX; her sons, Staff Sgt. Douglas Monte' Weatherspoon (Maya) of El Paso, TX; Develous Weatherspoon Jr. (Stacy) of Covington, GA; Franklin De'Sean Weatherspoon (Christine) of Brookhaven, GA, and her nine cherished grandchildren; Nicie, Darien, Shaelin, Destiny, Trey, Dacia, Jordan, Ava, Sean, and Cori.

Also left to cherish her memories are her siblings, Earnest Martin Sr. (Cynthia) of Houston TX, Mary Lou Callahan (Thomas), Woodrow Wilson Martin Jr. (Alameda), and Howard E. Martin all of Pineland TX. Willie B. Jones (Sterling) of Missouri City, TX, Ruby Nell Horn (Billy) of Sugarland, TX, Ella Jean Johnson (Charles Ray) of Beaumont TX, and a plethora of nieces and nephews with whom she shared a special bond with and loved dearly, as well as countless friends and peers.