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.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Wagers, and twins Billy and Barbara Wagers, her father Dave and 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 Romminger Funeral Home in Manchester, KY for visitation. Funeral services will be held at Buzzard Holiness Church, burial will be in the Stevens Family Cemetery, Manchester, KY. June 2, 2018