Thelma Rae Morris Wagstaff, 96, of Keithville, Louisiana passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at her residence. She was born September 2, 1915 in the Tennessee Community to Arthur Earl Morris and Eula Lou Thompson Morris. Mrs. Wagstaff was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #185 in Tenaha. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Tenaha, where she attended the Grace Baldwin Sunday School class. Mrs. Wagstaff enjoyed her sewing group and loved gardening.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Russ Atwood, Bro James Hall and Don Dial officiating. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Tenaha.
Pallbearers will be Jamie Clark, Colton Bush, David McCauley, Danny Wagstaff, John Arnold, David Clark and Kenneth Flournoy.
She is survived by
Daughters:
Thelma Jean Gunter and husband, James of Keithville, Louisiana
Clara Lou Derrick of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Son: Dan Wagstaff and wife, Ruth of Tenaha, Texas
Nine Grandchildren
Twenty-five Great Grandchildren
Four Great Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces and Nephews
She is preceded in death by
Parents: Arthur Earl Morris and Eula Lou Thompson Morris
Husband: J.E. Wagstaff
Son: Jimmy Ray Wagstaff