Mrs. Catherine “Cathy” June Howell Wagoner, age 79 passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born in Patrick County to the late James Thomas Howell and Nellie Mae Handy Howell Swaney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, LeRoy, Chester, Cleo, and Lonnie Howell; and four sisters, Crystal Ogle, Erline Farthing, Dorothy Horton, and Mary Farguer. Cathy was a joy to be around and loved spending time with friends and family. She enjoyed camping, fishing, flowers, gardening, canning, and working puzzles. She loved her family deeply, especially being a Nana to her beloved granddaughter.
Cathy is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Raymond D. Wagoner; one daughter and son-in-law, Michelle “Shelly” Wagoner Shough and Marty; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Dawn Shough; several nieces and nephews; and grand dog, Jax.
All services for Cathy will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3907, Martinsville, Virginia 24115-3907. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart has been entrusted with the arrangements and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
