Marilyn (Wagner) Wheelis, better known as Sue to most, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, November 14, 2022 near Waldron, Arkansas with her family by her side. Marilyn was born December 7, 1956 in Mena, Arkansas to T.G. Wagner and Charlotte Millard. She was 65 years old.
Marilyn was a very laid-back person. She was happy just being surrounded by family and enjoying life. Marilyn loved her extended family and the close bond she had with them. Light blue and purple were her favorite colors. She did love to shop and especially finding a good yard sale to treasure hunt. She could always seek out a bargain and was proud of her goodies. Marilyn was a kind person and always had a big warm smile for those around her.
Marilyn leaves behind to cherish her memory, one brother Tim Wagner and wife Treva of Waldron, Arkansas and her nieces and nephews who lovingly referred to her as Big Sis: Jennifer (Chris) McCafferty, Amber (Torrance) Underwood, Misty (Danny) Parsons, Amber (Clint) Scott, and Daniel Urban all of Waldron, Arkansas. Marilyn also leaves a legacy of love and care with her greats: Samantha, Kodi and Danielle Underwood, Destiny and Trinity McCafferty, Brooklyn and Erika Brothers, Shelby Parsons, Lanee Powell, Brayden and Korie Underwood, Hunter and Trent Copeland and Lane Scott. Marilyn will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of cousins and friends she loved dearly.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her mother Christine Branham and husband Ray, father T.G. Wagner and wife Rose and grandparents, Iva and Sammie Wagner and Leona and Clifton Millard.
Marilyn’s life celebration will be 9:30 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Rickey Hunt, Rev. Konnor McKay and Rev. Reiko Cothran officiating. Interment will follow in the Earl Ladd Cemetery near Danville, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Marilyn’s pallbearers will be Torrance Underwood, Clint Scott, Chris McCafferty, Danny Parsons, Hunter Copeland and Trent Copeland. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Evans, Jamie Hale, Jimmie Hale, Jeff Cabe and Justin Burton.
Marilyn’s visitation will be Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
