Coleen Elizabeth (Lambert) Wagner of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, August 20, 2021 in Waldron, Arkansas with her loving family by her side. Coleen was born September 5, 1938 in Lindsey, Oklahoma to Flake E. Lambert and Mildred (McMillian) Lambert. Coleen was 82 years old. She was a long-time member of Friendship Pentecostal Church of God. She loved the Lord with all of her heart and loved her church family.
Coleen married the love of her life, Carl Wagner December 11, 1954. Together they raised a family, became grandparents, and lived life to the fullest. Coleen was a collector of many items. She enjoyed her flowers but her true passion was that love for her family. Coleen especially enjoyed being around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She looked forward to spending time with them making memories, laughing and just being together.
Coleen leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 66 years Carl Wagner of the home, children: Jimmy Wagner, Tina Phillips and husband Dale, Tammy Self and husband Rev. James Self all of Waldron, Arkansas. Nana will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Nathan Wagner (Jacquelyn), Gail Velazquez (Edgar), Christina Tabor (Travis), Philip Self (Cindy) and Jastin Smith (Ashley) as well as 15 great-grandchildren. Coleen will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of extended family, friends and church family she loved dearly.
Coleen was preceded in death by her parents, Flake & Mildred Lambert and a bonus mom Nettie Lambert, one son Jerry Wagner, granddaughter, Terry Smith and grandson Justin Wagner two sisters, Aileen Hester her twin and Betty Fisher.
Coleen’s life celebration will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the Friendship Pentecostal Church of God near Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Donnie Wagner and Rev. James Self officiating. Interment will follow in the Lamb Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Coleen’s pallbearers will be Rev. James Self, Philip Self, Edgar Velazquez, Jastin Smith, Dale Phillips and Travis Tabor.
Coleen’s visitation will be Monday, August 23, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
