Elsie Mae Wagoner, Richards, Saunders age 96 passed away March 11, 2016 at Hillview Retirement Center, Portsmouth OH. She was the widow of her first husband, Franklin V. Richards, and second husband, Woodrow B. Saunders. Born in Springfield, OH the daughter of the late Roy and Grace Wagoner.
Elsie was a long time resident of Gallia County. She was retired from Federal Civil Service, as Clerk of the Gallia Co. Selective Service Board and Gallipolis Social Security Office.
Elsie attended Christ Community Church Portsmouth. She enjoyed camping and traveling with Woody in there motor home. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed helping people.
Elsie is survived by her son, Stanley (Georgia) Richards and stepson, Michael (Ellen) Saunders, three grandsons, Shelby S. (Denise), Craig A. (Christy), Eric D. (Malissa) Richards, two granddaughters Gina (Harry)Schroeder and Marie T. (Keven) Downey, five great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom she loved.
In addition to her parents and husbands, Elsie was preceded by, a brother, Franklin Wagoner, and sisters, Helen Hightower, and Ann Showman Fincher.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday March 15, 2016 at 2:00PM at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home, 810 Second Ave. Gallipolis Ohio with visitation 11:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will follow in Centenary Cemetery.
Memorial donations/In lieu of flowers to : SOMC Hospice, 2201 25th Street, Portsmouth OH 45662.
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