Willie Jean Rodgers-Wagoner, age 78 was born January 6, 1935, surrendered to Christ on December 22, 2013, Knoxville, TN. She was married to Richard D. Wagoner, Sr. Preceded in death by parents, Zack and Willie (Harris) Rodgers, husband, brother, S. Paul Rodgers, sister, Vivian Geraldine (Rodgers) Colbert and niece, Janice Matthews. Survivor’s children, Deborah, Terry, Richard, Jr. (Sandra) and Marvin (Teresa’); grandchildren; siblings, twin William ( Roxie) Rodgers, Louella Crump and Truman Rodgers; several nieces; nephews; cousins; close friend, Marian Scott, Linda special Crochet Instructor and the Salt Ministry of CEC and special pet “Roscoe”. Family will receive friends on Friday, December 27, 2013 from 11:00 – 11:30 AM with funeral services to follow at Community Evangelistic Church, 2650 Boyd’s Bridge Pike Knoxville, TN 37914, with Reverend Reginald Strong officiating and eulogist. Interment to follow at 1:00 PM, National Cemetery 939 Tyson Street, Knoxville. Services to conclude with full dove release.
On behalf of the Allmon Family, I bid farewell to our quiet neighbor from across the street. We will miss those gentle waves that greeted us on most days. Our condolences to the family, if we can be of help in any way please do not hesitate to call on us.