Barbara M. Wagster, 86, of Benton Township, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at her home.
Services celebrating her life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are by the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Benton Township. Please share messages, memories, or photos at www.florin.net.
Barbara was born in Walnut Ridge, AR on January 4, 1935 to Henry and Georgia (Sneed) Anderson. . She married her husband, Lanzy Wagster, and he preceded her in death in 1994. Barbara was employed as a machine operator at Whirlpool Corp for over 20 years and then was employed by the Benton Harbor Schools as a bus driver for the next 10 years. Barbara was a member of Calvary Bible Church. She enjoyed square dancing, farming, and canning fruits and vegetables. She will be very much missed by her friends and family.
She is survived by her son Alan Wagster of Benton Harbor, her 3 grandchildren; her 3 great grandchildren and her sisters, Thelma Bender of Colona, Il, Ollie Bush of Moline Il, Carol Rogue of Milan, Il, and Betty Locke of TN. She is also survived by her best friend and care giver, Kirsten Johnson, of Benton Harbor. She was also preceded in death by 9 siblings.
Posted On: Friday, June 25, 2021 3:18 PM
