Shirley Ann Wagenknecht

Shirley Ann Wagenknecht, 82, of Sedalia passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, MO. She was born on May 25, 1935 in Rural Pettis County, MO the daughter of Clay and Susie (McMullin) Thomas, who preceded her in death.

On December 24, 1952 in Pettis County, MO, she married her high school sweetheart, Delbert Wagenknecht, who preceded her in death on June 22, 2015 after 62 years of marriage.

Shirley was a homemaker. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading, and family genealogy. Shirley never met a stranger and loved spending time visiting with her family and friends.

Survivors include two sons, Lee Wagenknecht (Kim) and Mark Wagenknecht (Becky); a daughter, Lynne Reed (Dave Crouch) all of Sedalia; seven grandchildren, Jared, Adam, Molly, Emma, Clay, Joel, and Noah; two great grandchildren, Olivia and Liam.

In addition to her husband Delbert, she was preceded in death by a brother Wayne Thomas; two grandchildren, Grant and Nathan.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2018 at Rea Funeral Chapel with Viola Rhoads Officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

Burial will be at Salem Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Cemetery in care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.