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Benton, KY Apr. 18, 1930 | Jun. 02, 2018
Benton, KY | Apr. 18, 1930 | Jun. 02, 2018

Edith Wagers, a resident of Benton, KY, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her home.

Nine children survive her, Willie Wagers (Judy), Lorene Henson, Clarence Wagers (Jennifer), Calvin Wagers (Stephanie), Sandra White (Larry) all of Benton, KY, Evelyn Bundy Wright (James), Melissa White and Carolyn Holman of Merrillville, IN and David Wagers (Barbara) of Manchester, KY. She leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren.

She is survived by brother Ray Stevens (Pat), and sister Myrtle Overby of Russell Springs, KY., brothers Paul Stevens (Mary), Earl Stevens (Sue), and sister Sophie Stevens all of Manchester, KY.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Wagers, and twins Billy and Barbara Wagers, her father Dave and her mother Nannie Stevens, her brothers Ernest and Herman Stevens.

Our mother was the wife of a coal miner/steel worker. She raised 11 children of her own, 5 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was the matriarch of a large family. She served God and was happiest in church. She was a wonderful cook and made anyone feel welcome at our home.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th St., Benton, KY 42025.

She will then be taken to Rominger Funeral Home in Manchester, KY for visitation on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Buzzard Holiness Church, burial will be in the Stevens Family Cemetery in the Buzzard Community




Collier Funeral Home
211 West 5th Street
Benton, KY 42025
Email : info@collierfuneralhome.com Phone : (270) 527-3141