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Obituary of Martha Jane Waggoner
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Martha J. Waggoner, 87, of Niles, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the Cass County Medical Care Facility, following a brief illness.
In Vanndale, Arkansas on January 12, 1934 Dewey and Pearl (Gray) Barnes welcomed their baby girl into their family. She was one of ten siblings in the Barnes household.
Martha married Ivan Leo Waggoner in Forest City, Arkansas on August 29, 1952, and celebrated 55 years of marriage before Ivan’s passing in 2008.
She was the quintessential mother, taking care of her children and home for most of her life, working outside of the home for a short time at Simplicity Pattern. Martha enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, working in her yard and found great pleasure in spending time with her family.
Preceding Martha are her parents, her husband, Leo, her grandson, Adam Griffey, six brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by her children, Patricia (David) Grossnickle, Linda (Michael “Bud”) Thompson, and Barbara Griffey, all of Niles. She is also survived by four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and her sister, Betty Barnes of Forest City, Arkansas.
Service for Martha will take place on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Brown Funeral Home at noon with a time of visitation one hour prior. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Union Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Martha may do so to a charity of one’s choice.
Photos, memories and condolences can be left for Martha’s family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, June 28, 2021
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main St.
Niles, Michigan, United States
(269) 683-1155
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Monday
28
June
Funeral Service
12:00 pm
Monday, June 28, 2021
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main Street
Niles, Michigan, United States
269-683-1155
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Monday
28
June
Union Cemetery
1:00 pm
Monday, June 28, 2021
Union Cemetery
8916 M-140
Berrien Center, Michigan, United States
269-461-6925
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