Donna Mae Wagoner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donna Mae Ward Wagoner left her earthly home and entered her heavenly home Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 at Capetown Assisted Living at the age of 85 years surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Ivan E. and Velma P. Humphreys Ward was born March 3, 1937 in Advance, Missouri. She attended Advance grade and Highschool, graduating in May 1955. She participated in many school activities, but counted cheer leading her favorite. She enjoyed dancing, swimming, sewing, and was an active member of her youth group at the Methodist Church. She was crowned Carnival Queen in Advance and represented Advance as "Miss KFVS" in the Jackson Homecoming Queen Contest. Donna and Charles (Speedy) Wagoner met at Dutchtown Dance land when Speedy promptly announced "I'm going to marry you", and she replied, "You're crazy!" They were married on December 25th, 1955 at the Methodist Church in Advance, Missouri. They began their married life in Oran, later moving to Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Donna and Speedy shared a love for dancing. They danced their way through life, winning numerous contests and lighting up many dance floors at weddings and parties. The "jitterbug" was their all time favorite. Donna worked several jobs, but excelled as "customer service representative" at JC Penny for over 30 years. She had a green thumb, inherited from her mother, and spent hours beautifying their home in Cape. She loved antiques and collected many treasures which she used to furnish and decorate their home. Donna was a member of Lynwood Baptist Church and on April 5, 1992 she rededicated her life and was the last person to be baptized at the old Lynwood Baptist church. She was preceded in death by her parents. Loving survivors include her husband Charles (Speedy) Wagoner of Cape Girardeau; three children, Bradley (Janice) Wagoner of Mt. Juliet, Tenn, Tracy (Rick) Blattner of Cape Girardeau, Tori (Joe) Welch of Cape Girardeau; grandchildren Brandon (Julie) Wagoner, Amber (Brian) Watson, Dr. Trevor Blattner, Jill (Donnie) Mai, Dalton (Krissy) Welch; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Lucy and Sarah Wagoner, Marlee and Kendell Watson, Kate, Nora Jane and Lenna Blattner, Ayla and Evie Mai, and Charlee Beth Welch; brother, Bill (Joy) Ward of Advance, Missouri; sister, Sondra (Ray) Fulkerson of Cape Girardeau; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 am Saturday, July 9th at Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Saturday at the church. A private graveside service will be held at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. Memorial Contributions may be given to Lynwood Baptist Church. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Donna Mae Wagoner

March 3, 1937 - June 23, 2022