Obituary of Shirley J. Waggoner

Springville – Shirley J. Waggoner, 74, of Springville, died at 11:35 pm on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born October 9, 1941, in Henryville, IN, she was the daughter of Evett T. and Julia K. (Meadows) Parker. She was a dietary manager at Westview Manor for forty-one years. She married Carl Waggoner on September 19, 1958. Carl had seen a picture of Shirley on a flyer at the general store for a beauty pageant. He went to her home, knocked on the door, and the rest is history. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a very unselfish person who looked forward to their annual camping trips to Lincoln State Park and Holiday World. Survivors include her husband, Carl, of Springville; son, Terry Waggoner and Shawn, daughter, Carla Payton, son, Chris Waggoner and Jami, all of Springville; nine grandchildren, Bryon Waggoner, Evett Waggoner, Andrew Waggoner, Aaron Waggoner, Tevin Payton, Shelby England, Kali Payton, Randa Payton and Gracie Waggoner; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandson; a brother, Bernard Parker of Springville; three sisters, Verla Skinner of Bedford, Wilma Swango and Brenda Flynn, both of Springville. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ervin Parker and a granddaughter, Tera Waggoner. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 25th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Jay Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Lowder Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 24th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.